Is humbling oneself before a scholar in order for him to bestow more knowledge upon one a form of servitude to other than Allah?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Is humbling oneself or being humble before a scholar in order for him to bestow more of the knowledge that Allah has given him prohibited? And does it involve servitude to other than Allah?
Answer:
This is good manners, not servitude. This falls under the category of good manners with people of knowledge, the elderly, and those in positions of authority. It is required that a person respect them and honor them for the knowledge they possess or their advanced age. This is not considered servitude; it is considered worship. None of us is a true believer unless he honors our elder and shows mercy to our younger. This is part of worship. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Is humbling oneself or being humble before a scholar in order for him to bestow more of the knowledge that Allah has given him prohibited? And does it involve servitude to other than Allah?
Answer:
This is good manners, not servitude. This falls under the category of good manners with people of knowledge, the elderly, and those in positions of authority. It is required that a person respect them and honor them for the knowledge they possess or their advanced age. This is not considered servitude; it is considered worship. None of us is a true believer unless he honors our elder and shows mercy to our younger. This is part of worship. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [298 /641] هل التذلل للعالم من أجل أن يبذل له مزيدا من العلم من العبودية لغير الله..؟ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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