Question

Is there a Hadith which states that the best form of ‘Ibadah is to seek knowledge?

 

Answer

I have not come across these exact words in a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).

However, there are numerous Hadiths wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) explained that seeking knowledge [of Din] holds greater reward than engaging in voluntary acts of ‘ibadah.

See here and here

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar