5. KNOWLEDGE IS TAUGHT TO THOSE WHO DESERVE IT
I conveyed some in-depth knowledge (ilm) and astute observations to a person who claims to be from the people of knowledge. I found him to be apathetic towards hearing it, and unable to understand the depth of its meaning; so not eager at all to hear what was to follow, therefore I lost interest in informing him of such knowledge. I said to myself, ‘this knowledge is good (and beneficial) for a person who awaits for it just as a thirsty man awaits water’.
This event made me realise that if such a person managed to understand what I had delivered and showed appreciation for the efforts I put into teaching him, I would have respected him more and become encouraged to disclose to him the best of what I have. However, as I realised he does not deserve receiving the knowledge I teach, I did not offer him that knowledge and neglected him.
This realisation enlightened me to understand that Allah categorised and classified the creation in the best manner. He then presented them to the intellectual people; upon each one’s own understanding, Allah will love them.
The Qur’an includes astonishing wisdoms and gems that whoever investigates using his arm of intellect (dhin) and reflects upon it thoughtfully, will be drawn near to and favoured by the One who revealed it.
On the other hand, those whose minds indulge deeply into the tangible, they will not be granted the privilege of such a high rank. Allah, Most High, said,
“I will turn away from My signs those who are arrogant upon the earth without right.” [at-A’raf'(7):146|
(Source: al-Hafiz Abu’l-Faraj ibn al-jawzl [d. 597AH] “CAPTURED THOUGHTS being” a translation of his masterpiece ‘Sayd al-K hatir)
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