Why do many seek knowledge, yet only a few are granted success?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Many people seek knowledge, but only a few are granted success and benefit people through it. What is the secret behind that? And what is the reason? May Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
The secret lies in two things, and Allah knows best. First, who is it that they read from? It must be from the people of truth and from the recognized, acknowledged scholars of the Muslims. And along with this, one must be sincere in his intention to Allah the Exalted in seeking knowledge. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Knowledge is not taken from just anyone; it is only taken from those known for it. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Many people seek knowledge, but only a few are granted success and benefit people through it. What is the secret behind that? And what is the reason? May Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
The secret lies in two things, and Allah knows best. First, who is it that they read from? It must be from the people of truth and from the recognized, acknowledged scholars of the Muslims. And along with this, one must be sincere in his intention to Allah the Exalted in seeking knowledge. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Knowledge is not taken from just anyone; it is only taken from those known for it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 62- لماذا يطلب كثيرون العلمَ ولا يُوفَّق إلا القليل؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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