The Meaning of Allah’s Saying: “Take the Book with strength”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner asks: What is the meaning of Allah’s saying:[Maryam 19:12]? Does it contain an exhortation to seek knowledge?
Answer:
Take the Book with strength, take what We have given you with strength, and listen. The intended meaning of “strength” is the strength of action and the strength of faith. It is not that one learns but does not act. The intended meaning of “strength” is the strength of action, the strength of resolve, and the rectification of intention.
Honorable Shaykh, the questioner asks: What is the meaning of Allah’s saying:
"O John, take the Scripture with determination."
يَا يَحْيَىٰ خُذِ الْكِتَابَ بِقُوَّةٍAnswer:
Take the Book with strength, take what We have given you with strength, and listen. The intended meaning of “strength” is the strength of action and the strength of faith. It is not that one learns but does not act. The intended meaning of “strength” is the strength of action, the strength of resolve, and the rectification of intention.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 30/30 شرح العقيدة السفارينية / صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:59)
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