In this lecture, we focus on the narrations that warn against knowledge that is not acted upon. The narrations highlight a number of notions, including:
- knowledge without action is strongly discouraged
- action leads to spiritual insight
- knowledge comes with responsibility
- the virtuous cycle of knowledge
This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.
Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, January 2022.
Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:30 Knowledge must lead to action
00:02:40 The disease associated with knowledge
00:06:50 Acquiring knowledge is the easy part
00:09:20 Acquiring knowledge is discouraged if it is not for acting upon
00:16:48 Quick reference to Baseera or spiritual insight
00:19:45 Knowledge always comes with responsibility
00:25:30 No merit in the amount of knowledge, only in acting upon it
00:28:50 Failing to act according to knowledge is weakness of faith
00:36:40 Control over doubts and call to action
00:43:20 Advice from al-Khidr
00:45:45 Effects of acting/not acting on our knowledge
00:47:10 What makes knowledge and intellect grow and become pure
00:55:30 The virtuous cycle of knowledge and action
00:58:57 Conclusion
(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية
المحاضرة 30
هذا هو المبحث الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام
في هذه المحاضرة نستمر بعرض الاحاديث الشريفة التي تحذر عن العلم من دون عمل
الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني
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