The punishment of the scholar who does not act upon his knowledge

Question:
The questioner says: A person is learned, but he does not act upon his knowledge. What is obligatory upon him?

Answer:
The one who learns religious knowledge acts upon it; otherwise, his knowledge becomes a proof against him, and he will be punished on the Day of Resurrection. This is because among the first people for whom the Fire will be kindled on the Day of Resurrection is the scholar who does not act upon his knowledge. Knowledge is merely a means to action, not the goal itself; rather, it is the means to action. Therefore, knowledge is learned for the sake of action, and knowledge does not benefit its owner unless it is accompanied by action. Knowledge and action are linked together, and the scholar who does not act upon his knowledge faces a severe warning. Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, said in Surat al-Fatihah: . Those upon whom the anger of Allah has fallen are the scholars who do not act upon their knowledge. They deserved the anger of Allah because they disobeyed Allah with full awareness, and they opposed His command and prohibition while knowing it. Allah the Exalted criticized the Jews and condemned them for not acting upon their knowledge, saying as if they did not know. He calls out to them, "O People of the Book," when He says, Glorified and Exalted is He: ? And He says, Glorified and Exalted is He: . And He says, Glorified and Exalted is He: . And He says, Glorified and Exalted is He: . The evidence from verses and hadiths on this matter is very abundant. Yes, may Allah reward you with good, my honorable one.