Imam Ibn Abdul-Barr reported that Ibn Abi Ghassan said: “So long as you are seeking knowledge you are knowledgeable, but as soon as you abandon this pursuit you become ignorant.”

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Imam Maalik said: “No one who has knowledge should stop seeking knowledge.”

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Imam Abdullah ibn al-Mubaraak was asked: “How long will you seek knowledge?” He said, “Until I die, for probably I have not yet learnt the things that will benefit me most.”

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Imam Abu ‘Amr ibn al-Alaa’ was asked: “For how long does it befit a to seek knowledge?” He said, “For as long as he has life in him.”

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Imam Sufyaan ibn ‘Uyaynah gave an excellent answer when he was asked, “Who is most in need of seeking knowledge?” He said: “Those who have most knowledge.” He was asked, “Why?” and he replied, “Because if they made a mistake, it is worse.”

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BY: MAULANA SYED SALAHUDDIN ABU SULAYMAN