Is it true that anyone who has not gained understanding in the religion lacks excellence?

Question : You mentioned last night that the intention referred to in the hadith of Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) is a cosmic will. Does it follow that there are people, and truly there are people, who serve Islam and Muslims in many fields, yet they have no knowledge of the most basic matters of Islamic jurisprudence? Do we then say that Allah has not decreed good for them?

Answer : No, but the meaning of the hadith is that the one whom Allah has given understanding in the religion, He has willed good for him. As for the others, Allah knows best.