What should a Muslim do: should he prioritize seeking knowledge, or helping the poor, or other righteous deeds?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If there are multiple needs, what should a Muslim do? Should he prioritize seeking knowledge, or helping the poor, or other righteous deeds, or should he choose what Allah opens up for him?
Answer:
There is no doubt that seeking knowledge takes precedence. It takes precedence. A person can also combine seeking knowledge with doing good in another way; he can combine them. But if he cannot devote himself to seeking knowledge until he gets married, the best thing is... yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If there are multiple needs, what should a Muslim do? Should he prioritize seeking knowledge, or helping the poor, or other righteous deeds, or should he choose what Allah opens up for him?
Answer:
There is no doubt that seeking knowledge takes precedence. It takes precedence. A person can also combine seeking knowledge with doing good in another way; he can combine them. But if he cannot devote himself to seeking knowledge until he gets married, the best thing is... yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [385 -521] ماذا يعمل المسلم، هل يُقدم طلب العلم أم مساعدة الفقراء أو غير ذلك من الأعمال الصالحة؟ — youtube.com
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