The Importance of Endowing Books and Libraries

Question:
May Allah reward you. Abu 'Abdullah says: I hope the Shaykh will speak about the importance of endowing books and libraries, and what are the things that have come to your attention, may Allah preserve you?

Answer:
So, the profit is an act of drawing near to Allah and is recommended, because a person should endow from his wealth what will continue to bring him reward after his death. This is the ongoing charity about which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When a son of Adam dies, his deeds are cut off except for three: ongoing charity, or knowledge from which people benefit, or a righteous son who prays for him." And there was no one among the Companions who had wealth except that he endowed it, because they were eager for good and for drawing near to Allah. So, endowment is recommended for one who has abundance in his wealth, and that he endow what has continuous benefit. This is the time. Yes.