Kathir ibn Qays said: I was sitting with AbudDarda' in the mosque of Damascus.
A man came to him and said: AbudDarda, I have come to you from the town of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) for a tradition that I have heard you relate from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). I have come for no other purpose.
He said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: If anyone travels on a road in search of knowledge, Allah will cause him to travel on one of the roads of Paradise. The angels will lower their wings in their great pleasure with one who seeks knowledge, the inhabitants of the heavens and the Earth and the fish in the deep waters will ask forgiveness for the learned man. The superiority of the learned man over the devout is like that of the moon, on the night when it is full, over the rest of the stars. The learned are the heirs of the Prophets, and the Prophets leave neither dinar nor dirham, leaving only knowledge, and he who takes it takes an abundant portion.
Narrated by Narrated Kathir ibn Qays:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the value of seeking knowledge. He explains that those who pursue knowledge are rewarded by Allah and that angels express their joy for such seekers. This highlights the high status of knowledge in Islam and encourages individuals to prioritize learning.
Modern Application
Today, this principle encourages lifelong learning and the pursuit of knowledge in various fields. Whether through formal education or self-study, valuing knowledge can lead to personal and professional growth.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Reward of Deeds and Seeking Knowledge because it illustrates the spiritual rewards associated with the pursuit of knowledge and the importance of learning in Islam.
But those who had been given knowledge said, "Woe to you! The reward of Allah is better for he who believes and does righteousness. And none are granted it except the patient."
