Riyad as-Salihin, 1620
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A person who acquires (religious) knowledge, which is (normally) acquired to gain the Pleasure of Allah, (for the sole reason) to secure worldly comforts will not even smell the fragrance of Jannah on the Day of Resurrection (i.e., will not enter Jannah)." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
من تعلم علمًا مما يبتغى به وجه الله عز وجل لا يتعلمه إلا ليصيب به عرضًا من الدنيا، لم يجد عَرف الجنة يوم القيامة
يعني ريحها. رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح والأحاديث في الباب كثير مشهورة.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 110
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Muslims are urged to learn Shariah knowledge for the sake of attaining the pleasure of Allah alone.<br>
2) Reforming one’s intention is a significant matter, because intention is the criterion of having one’s deeds accepted.