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When Allah commands us to seek out knowledge, what type of knowledge is it?(Is it only DEENY)

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When Allah commands us to seek out knowledge, what type of knowledge is it?(Is it only DEENY)

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and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is reported to have said, 'The pursuit of knowledge is a compulsion upon every Muslim.'

This Hadith clearly shows the obligation of seeking knowledge. This knowledge refers to basic knowledge relating to the integral aspects of Deen.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

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