Comparing the Merits of Stationing Oneself in the Path of Allah and Seeking Knowledge
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, which is better for a Muslim: stationing oneself in the path of Allah or seeking knowledge?
Answer:
This depends on the need. If the Muslims need the muharib (one stationed in the path of Allah) to protect the frontiers from the enemy's entry, then the need is better; it becomes preferable to remain stationed at the frontiers in order to protect the lands of the Muslims. However, if there is no need and it is not obligatory for him, then seeking knowledge is better. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, which is better for a Muslim: stationing oneself in the path of Allah or seeking knowledge?
Answer:
This depends on the need. If the Muslims need the muharib (one stationed in the path of Allah) to protect the frontiers from the enemy's entry, then the need is better; it becomes preferable to remain stationed at the frontiers in order to protect the lands of the Muslims. However, if there is no need and it is not obligatory for him, then seeking knowledge is better. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب الوضوء بالخارج من السبيل — islamhouse.com (43:47)
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