Is the one who leaves his job to devote himself to seeking knowledge sinful?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the one who leaves his worldly work with the intention of devoting himself to seeking knowledge considered to be neglecting his family? And is he sinful for doing this?
Answer:
Yes, if he has no one to support his family, he must work to provide for his family and postpone seeking knowledge until another opportunity arises. If possible, he should work at night or in the evening, or if the study is at night, he should work during the day, making time for work and time for seeking knowledge. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the one who leaves his worldly work with the intention of devoting himself to seeking knowledge considered to be neglecting his family? And is he sinful for doing this?
Answer:
Yes, if he has no one to support his family, he must work to provide for his family and postpone seeking knowledge until another opportunity arises. If possible, he should work at night or in the evening, or if the study is at night, he should work during the day, making time for work and time for seeking knowledge. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1678 -2802] هل يأثم من ترك العمل ليتفرغ لطلب العلم؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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