The Priority of Seeking Knowledge over Teaching
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Question:
May Allah forgive you. This man is a teacher, and he asks: Which should I devote myself to, seeking knowledge, or raising the students he teaches in the Qur'an, trips, uniting their hearts, and providing them with a righteous upbringing?
Answer:
If he has knowledge, there is no harm. If he has knowledge, he should learn first. Yes.
May Allah forgive you. This man is a teacher, and he asks: Which should I devote myself to, seeking knowledge, or raising the students he teaches in the Qur'an, trips, uniting their hearts, and providing them with a righteous upbringing?
Answer:
If he has knowledge, there is no harm. If he has knowledge, he should learn first. Yes.
Source
التعليق على رياض الصالحين، تابع باب فضل الجوع وخشونة العيش : الأحاديث : [ 504 - 507 ] — islamhouse.com (6:04)
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