Does knowledge count toward entering Paradise with a single arrow?
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Question:
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Riyad as-Salihin 1335 Does transferring lessons from scholars or preachers, or lectures and sermons, to benefit the Muslims—such as recordings you take from the Shaykhs and broadcast to the people—does this lead them to Paradise?
Answer:
It is hoped for, if Allah wills. This is part of teaching knowledge.
Q: Whether it is booklets or tapes?
The Shaykh: Yes, lectures, tapes, or books; all of them are hoped to bring good. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the authentic hadith:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2646Sahih (Darussalam), Sahih Muslim 1893a This is an indication of good, namely learning.
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Allah will admit three persons to Jannah for one arrow
إن الله يدخل بالسهم الواحد ثلاثة الجنةAnswer:
It is hoped for, if Allah wills. This is part of teaching knowledge.
Q: Whether it is booklets or tapes?
The Shaykh: Yes, lectures, tapes, or books; all of them are hoped to bring good. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the authentic hadith:
Whoever takes a path upon which to obtain knowledge, Allah makes the path to Paradise easy for him.
من سلك طريقًا يلتمس فيه علمًا سهّل الله به طريقًا إلى الجنةOne who guides to something good has a reward similar to that of its doer.
منْ دلّ على خير فله مثل أجر فاعله
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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