FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
AL-KAFI #987: BAGAIMANA CARA UNTUK BELAJAR KERANA ALLAH
How can one study for the sake of Allah, so that seeking knowledge is not only for passing exams?
Short answer
The fatwa explains that, according to the Quran, the purpose of study is to gain deep understanding of religion and to warn and teach the community, so seeking knowledge should not be limited to exam purposes.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa explains that, according to the Quran, the purpose of study is to gain deep understanding of religion and to warn and teach the community, so seeking knowledge should not be limited to exam purposes. Students are advised to correct their intention for the sake of Allah and to learn in order to increase their fear of Him, not to challenge scholars or show off to the ignorant. They are also encouraged to be diligent and endure hardship, read widely with understanding, draw inspiration from scholars such as Ibn al-Rifa'ah and al-Qasimi, and practise discussion among students and visit scholars.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tashih niat dengan belajar kerana Allah. Niat yang ikhlas akan menatijahkan keberkatan dalam menuntut ilmu.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #987: BAGAIMANA CARA UNTUK BELAJAR KERANA ALLAH”, 25 December 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2928-al-kafi-987-bagaimana-cara-untuk-belajar-kerana-allah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/how-to-study-for-the-sake-of-allah/