Knowledge, Education & Technology

Reviving the Prophetic Pursuit of Knowledge

Reviving the Prophetic Pursuit of Knowledge by Asad Virani

Let me start with a simple thought.

Previous generations had to travel miles in search of knowledge, and today, knowledge travels to us.
A smartphone can put a lecture from a scholar thousands of kilometres away, right in front of us in a flash.
A book that once required a journey to a library can now be downloaded in seconds.
A question that once required finding the right teacher can now be searched instantly.
And with technology, and especially artificial intelligence, the possibilities are even greater.

Prayer

Prayers prevents one from immoral behaviour

Prayers prevents one from immoral behaviour by Alhajj Khalil Mohammed Hassan Champsi

Surely prayer keeps (one) away from indecency and evil,

A young man who engaged in many activities which are considered Sins, but who still regularly attended congregational prayers with the Imam. When some companions of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (as) expressed their surprise at seeing the Imam tolerate the presence of such a notorious sinner, the Imam replied with wisdom and foresight: “His prayer will eventually stop him”.