Ignorance

 

Islam works to make education general by making learning compulsory as in the tradition: ‘The seeking of knowledge is an obligation for every Muslim man and woman.”

 

43 kanz al-faw”‘id: vol.2, p.107.

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Sayed Mohammad Shirazi

 


“Islam also encourages the learning of different sciences as in the tradition: ‘If the people knew

the benefits of seeking knowledge they would seek it even by crossing the seas”

 

 

Ghawl: al-layli: vol.4, p.61, trad.9.

The Shia and their beliefs, Pg.17

Sayed Mohammad Shirazi

 


“Also amongst many other traditions it is said that: The Angels

lower their wings to the seeker of knowledge [in humility before them].”

 

Al-kafi  Vol.1, p.34, trad.1.

The Shia and their beliefs, Pg.17

Sayed Mohammad Shirazi