Defining Sacred Knowledge and the Difference Between It and Worldly Sciences

Question:
Abu 'Abdullah says: Honorable Shaykh, what is meant by sacred knowledge? And what falls under this sacred knowledge? In our time, there are many sciences; are they considered part of the sacred sciences in their study?

Answer:
Sacred knowledge is what is established by the Book and the Sunnah, the Noble Qur'an and the Prophetic Sunnah. As for the sciences of this world, such as crafts and inventions, these are worldly sciences. As for sacred knowledge, it is what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) brought, what he legislated for his Ummah regarding what is lawful and what is forbidden, acts of worship, obedience, and other matters of the religion. This is sacred knowledge. As for industrial sciences, they are not called sacred knowledge; rather, they are called worldly sciences, worldly sciences, crafts, professions, trades, and the like. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,