Among the characteristics of the people of knowledge
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Q: Many of the students of knowledge today know much about the virtues of deeds and their reward, including standing in night prayer, yet they do not do it, for they know but do not act.
A: The deeds whose virtues are explained in the texts are of two types:
One type is obligatory: it is obligatory for the Muslim, whether he is a scholar or not, to pay attention to it, to fear Allah in it, and to maintain it, such as the five daily prayers, paying zakah, and other obligatory duties.
The other type is recommended: such as the late-night voluntary prayer, the Dhuha prayer, and the like.
It is prescribed for the believer to strive in this and be eager for it, especially the people of knowledge, because they are role models. If he is occupied with other things or leaves it off at times, it does not harm him, because it is a voluntary prayer. However, among the characteristics of the people of knowledge and the righteous is caring for this matter and maintaining it, such as the late-night voluntary prayer, the Dhuha prayer, and the regular voluntary prayers, among other forms of good.
A: The deeds whose virtues are explained in the texts are of two types:
One type is obligatory: it is obligatory for the Muslim, whether he is a scholar or not, to pay attention to it, to fear Allah in it, and to maintain it, such as the five daily prayers, paying zakah, and other obligatory duties.
The other type is recommended: such as the late-night voluntary prayer, the Dhuha prayer, and the like.
It is prescribed for the believer to strive in this and be eager for it, especially the people of knowledge, because they are role models. If he is occupied with other things or leaves it off at times, it does not harm him, because it is a voluntary prayer. However, among the characteristics of the people of knowledge and the righteous is caring for this matter and maintaining it, such as the late-night voluntary prayer, the Dhuha prayer, and the regular voluntary prayers, among other forms of good.
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