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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Combining the Pursuit of Knowledge with Earning a Livelihood

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Question:
The pursuit of knowledge takes precedence over earning a livelihood.

Answer:
One combines the two: he earns a livelihood, allocating time for knowledge and time for seeking a livelihood, without neglecting either.
Source شرح الوابل الصيب من الكلم الطيب، ذكر الله وفوائده : السادسة والثلاثون : الذكر وحقيقة النور الإلهي — islamhouse.com (43:21)

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