Question

What is the reference for this narration?

باب من العلم يحفظه الرجل يطلب به صلاح نفسه وصلاح الناس أفضل من عبادة حول كامل

 

Answer

This narration is recorded as the statement of the famous Tabi’i; Qatadah ibn Di’amah (rahimahullah) in Musnad Ibnul Ja’d, Hilyatul Awliya and Jami’u Bayanil ‘Ilmi Wa Fadlihi.

Qatadah Ibn Di’amah (rahimahullah) said: “One chapter of knowledge that a person memorises/preserves for his own rectification and for the betterment of people [after him], is better than performing [voluntary] worship for an entire year.”

(Musnad Ibnul Ja’d: 1047, Hilyatul Awliya, vol. 2 pg. 341 and Jami’u Bayanil ‘Ilmi Wa Fadlihi: 99)

 

The narration in question is suitable to quote as the statement of Qatadah ibn Di’amah (rahimahullah).

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

 

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

 

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar