The Prophet of God (s) was asked: “What is Knowledge?” He replied: “To keep silent”. He was asked: “Then?” He said: “To listen attentively.” He was asked: “Then?” He said: “To remember.” He was asked: “Then?” He said: “To act upon (what is learned).” He was asked: “Then?” He said: “To propagate.” [Al-Majlisi, Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 2, p. 28] Imam Ali (a) used to say: “There are three signs of a knowledgeable person: “Knowledge, Forbearance and Silence”. [Ibid, vol. 2, p. 59] Forbidden to Seek Knowledge for… According to the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (a) of the Prophet (s), it is forbidden to acquire knowledge for worldly or selfish aims. Imam Ali (a) said: “Do not seek knowledge for four aims: (1) Self-glorification in front of people of knowledge (2) Quarrelling with the ignorant (3) Showing off in gatherings of people (4) Attracting attention of people in order to secure an office of authority.” [Al-Majlisi, Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 2, p. 31]
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