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AlGhazalisIhya-Book_of_knowledge, page : 109
“…Allah will raise up in ranks those who believed among you and those who
have been given knowledge…” Koran Ch. 58 verse11.
And again referring to those who have followed His good pleasure:
“They are in ranks with Allah…” Koran Ch. 3 verse163.
Virtue is relative and our scorn for the money-changers when we compare them
with royalty does not mean that they are contemptible when compared with the
street cleaners. Do not think, therefore, that whatever falls short of the highest
ranks is worthless. Because the highest rank belongs to the prophets, followed
by that of the awlia (those close to Allah), then that of the learned men who are
well versed in knowledge, and finally the righteous according to their ranks. In
short:
“Whosoever has done an atom‟s weight of good shall see it, and whosoever has
done an atom‟s weight of evil shall see it.” Koran Ch. 99 verses 7-8.
Whosoever will seek Allah through knowledge, no matter what kind, he is sure to
profit and advance.
have been given knowledge…” Koran Ch. 58 verse11.
And again referring to those who have followed His good pleasure:
“They are in ranks with Allah…” Koran Ch. 3 verse163.
Virtue is relative and our scorn for the money-changers when we compare them
with royalty does not mean that they are contemptible when compared with the
street cleaners. Do not think, therefore, that whatever falls short of the highest
ranks is worthless. Because the highest rank belongs to the prophets, followed
by that of the awlia (those close to Allah), then that of the learned men who are
well versed in knowledge, and finally the righteous according to their ranks. In
short:
“Whosoever has done an atom‟s weight of good shall see it, and whosoever has
done an atom‟s weight of evil shall see it.” Koran Ch. 99 verses 7-8.
Whosoever will seek Allah through knowledge, no matter what kind, he is sure to
profit and advance.