The Prophet (saws) said "Allah and His angels and the creatures of Heavens and Earth, even the ant in its dwelling and the fish in the sea, do send Salat to the one who teaches people (good) beneficial knowledge."
[Tirmidhi]
Explanation : The Salat of Allah is the mercy that he bestows on His slaves, the Salat of angels and other creatures is to ask Allah to forgive these servants . Unfortunately, there are many Muslims who hold the most advanced academic or professional positions in their respective institutions, yet do not possess the minimum knowledge of the Islamic sciences. Ironically, while it takes only a few weeks or even a few days to acquire the obligatory Islamic knowledge , it may take at least two years to obtain a basic degree in any worldly field.
Though these brothers and sisters are to be thanked and encouraged for their worldly endeavour, they are undoubtedly guilty due to their shortcomings in learning the required Islamic knowledge. Leaders of every Muslim community should always do their best to procure the necessary number of scholars, proffessionals and qualifies men and women in all fields of optional knowledge needed by the community.
Muslims in any country must train sufficient number of Shariah scholars to answer questions raised by members of the community. They must also prepare enough educators, administrators, teachers and counsellors to fill the growing needs of Islamic schools in that country. Both male and female Muslim doctors are needed in every city to care for male and female Muslim patients, respectively. Any community which does not take the necessary steps to satisfy its own needs in all fields of optional knowledge becomes subject to the punishment of Allah.
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