Among the characteristics of the people of knowledge
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Q: A brother asks and says: Many of the students of knowledge today know much about the virtues of deeds and their rewards, including standing in night prayer, yet they are unable to do so, for they know but do not act.
A: The deeds whose virtues are explained in the texts are of two types:
One part is obligatory, so 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.
And one part is recommended, such as the late-night voluntary prayer, the Dhuha prayer, and the like.
So what is prescribed for the believer is 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, that does not harm him because it is a voluntary prayer. However, among the characteristics of the people of knowledge and the righteous is paying attention to this matter and maintaining it, such as the late-night voluntary prayer, the Dhuha prayer, the regular voluntary prayers, and other forms of good.
A: The deeds whose virtues are explained in the texts are of two types:
One part is obligatory, so 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.
And one part is recommended, such as the late-night voluntary prayer, the Dhuha prayer, and the like.
So what is prescribed for the believer is 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, that does not harm him because it is a voluntary prayer. However, among the characteristics of the people of knowledge and the righteous is paying attention to this matter and maintaining it, such as the late-night voluntary prayer, the Dhuha prayer, the regular voluntary prayers, and other forms of good.
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