You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Religious knowledge is a radiating light given by All\h,<br />
And this light of All\h is never given to any sinner.<br />
True religious knowledge is a radiating light from All\h I, <strong>and</strong> its<br />
benefits are manifest in its possessor through his acting according to it,<br />
<strong>and</strong> its being a means of guidance for the community. A person’s `Ilm<br />
(Knowledge) saves him from being led astray. It is extremely different to<br />
mere information or data, which have none of the above stated<br />
benefits.<br />
Acquisition of empty knowledge, which does not fit this description, is<br />
a burden as it is going to have to be reckoned for on the Day of<br />
Judgement.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Prophet, Mu#ammad r sought refuge from it by saying, “O All\h!<br />
I seek Your protection from that knowledge which is not beneficial.<br />
Muslim<br />
As has already been mentioned, it can never be enough for Muslims<br />
just to say “We believe”. To face trials <strong>and</strong> to worship All\h I by means<br />
of actions, which may feel difficult, is all part <strong>and</strong> parcel of this<br />
prestigious responsibility.<br />
‘Does mankind think that they will be left alone by merely<br />
uttering, “We believe”, <strong>and</strong> they will not be tested?’ al `Ankab[t<br />
Only in All\h’s worship would his heart be at ease,<br />
He would remain in the thought of how his Lord he could please.<br />
One of All\h’s special favours is that He gives His chosen servants<br />
happiness <strong>and</strong> inner peace in worship. All\h I creates within them a<br />
craving to do more <strong>and</strong> more only for pleasing All\h I. This condition<br />
61