Hadith 241
The Book of Knowledge
ENGLISH
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said, "He who does not acquire knowledge with the sole intention of seeking the Pleasure of Allah but for worldly gain, will not smell the fragrance of Jannah on the Day of Resurrection." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
ARABIC
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
من تعلم علمًا مما يبتغى به وجه الله عز وجل لا يتعلمه إلا ليصيب به غرضًا من الدنيا لم يجد عرف الجنة يوم القيامة
Hadith referenceRiyad as-Salihin 241
CollectionRiyad as-Salihin
BookThe Book of Knowledge
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