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Riyad as-Salihin 1391 (Book 12, Hadith 16) #37880
Seeking Knowledge for Allah's Pleasure

SUMMARY: Acquiring knowledge with the intention of seeking Allah's pleasure is essential to smell the fragrance of Jannah on the Day of Resurrection.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah said, "He who does not acquire knowledge with the sole intention of seeking the Pleasure of Allah but for worldly gain, will not smell the fragrance of Jannah on the Day of Resurrection". Abu Dawud.
وعنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله ‏:‏ ‏ "‏من تعلم علمًا مما يبتغى به وجه الله عز وجل لا يتعلمه إلا ليصيب به غرضًا من الدنيا لم يجد عرف الجنة يوم القيامة‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏يعني ريحها‏)‏‏)‏، ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح‏.‏

TOPICS
knowledge  *  intention  *  pleasure  *  ilm  *  niyyah  *  jannah  *  rida  *  qabila  *  yaqinan  *  dunyawi

QUICK LESSONS:
Acquire knowledge with sincere intention to seek Allah's pleasure
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge with a sincere intention to seek Allah’s pleasure. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that if one seeks knowledge for worldly gain, they will not be able to experience the fragrance of Paradise on Judgment Day. This hadith serves as a reminder that our intentions should always be pure and focused on pleasing Allah in order to reap its rewards in this life and hereafter. It also encourages us to strive for knowledge and understanding, as it is an important part of our faith and relationship with God.

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