Excellence of Knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith

"Allah will exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge.'' (Qur'an : 58:11)


Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said,

"Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
In this Hadith, knowledge means the knowledge of the religion, that is to say the correct knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith which is acquired without any prejudice of any juristic school. Otherwise juristic prejudice can turn knowledge into great obstruction. May Allah bestow His Mercy on us.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No :1381