Merit of Knowledge and the Scholar and the Obligation of Knowledge

the messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وآله said: the merit of knowledge is more beloved to Allāh than the merit of worship. The best of your religion is self-restraint (from sins).

the scholar whose knowledge benefits others is better than seventy thousand worshippers.

I heard him saying: The people rise up (every morning) being in one of three categories: knowledgeable scholar, student seeking knowledge or scum. So we are the scholars and our Shia are the students and the rest of the…

The people rise up (every morning) being in one of three categories: (then he mentioned its like) …

no one dies from among the believers whose death is more pleasing to Iblis than the death of a Faqih.

I heard Aba Abdillah عليه السلام saying: I do have mercy on three and they do indeed deserve mercy: a man of standing who has been stricken with lowliness after his former high position, a man of riches who has been…

7. [7/15] al-Kafi: The messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وآله said: seeking knowledge is compulsory on every Muslim.

the messenger of Allāh صلى الله عليه وآله said: start the day either as a scholar or as a student or loving the scholars and do not be a fourth for you will perish because of your hatred towards them (i.e. the scholars).

I would have even liked it that my companions’ heads are lashed with whips for them to gain a comprehensive understanding (of the religion).

10. [10/-] al-Khisal: In the ‘Four Hundred’ Narration: the commander of the faithful عليه السلام said: teach your children that which will benefit them – the Murjia should not overpower them with their speculative…