From years of learning, Allah has granted us with knowledge. The knowledge that we gain will bring us success if we use the knowledge for a right purpose in life. Apart from that, the knowledge that we have we can share it with others around as a form of sharing or even as dakwah.
Our Prophet S.A.W told us that acquiring knowledge was a duty placed on each and every Muslim. But the knowledge of what and who remains the question. So this means seeking knowledge is essential as a Muslim.
Narrated by Abu Musa that the Prophet (SAW) said, "The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain-water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the rain- water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking, (making their animals drink from it) and to irrigate the land for cultivation. (And) a portion of it was barren which could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then the land was of no benefit). The first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah's Religion and gets benefit from the knowledge which Allah has revealed through me and learns and then teaches it to others. The (last example is that of a) person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's Guidance revealed through me (He is like the barren land.)" (Bukhari).
Through the above narration, the Prophet (SAW) is telling us of the superiority of religious knowledge. This is the knowledge that we should give priority to. All other knowledge will not be of benefit if we do not acquire this. First and foremost, comes the knowledge of Allah from knowing His names and His attributes. Besides that, knowing what is expected of us in regard to our servitude to Him, and what mutual rights exist between us.
Wallahu' allam.
