The Essence of Sacred Islamic Knowledge

طلبنا العلم لغير الله فأبى أن يكون إلا لله"-إمام سفيان الثوري 

One of the great saints of Allah, Imam Sufyān As-Sauri said, “We sought (sacred) knowledge for other than Allah, but it (knowledge) refused to be except for Allah.”

What the beautiful statement of Imam As-Sauri describes is the essence of knowledge and a reminder for us not only to purify our intentions to make sure that we are learning sacred knowledge seeking the countenance of Allah only, but also it assures us that when shaytaan makes us question our own intentions and motives when seeking knowledge, we have hope; regardless of whatever reason we started the journey of seeking sacred knowledge and learning the Qur’an, the nature and essence of sacred knowledge is noor, divine light.

Therefore, it will lead to our guidance so long as we continue to purify our intentions and tread the sacred path. When you frequent a perfume shop, you are bound to receive fragrance.

May Allah enlighten our hearts and our eternal journey.

- Hibr Institute