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The scholar who is merciful and has manners, that is the highest level. The one who does not have manners, even if he has knowledge that knowledge will not benefit him. On the other hand, the one who has manners but doesn’t have knowledge can still be of some benefit.
This teaches us that any time we’re having a conversation or debate, we should always put ourselves in the shoes of the other person, to try to see the world from their perspective. This will lead to empathy and sympathy.
Allah’s S qadar works in ways that are beyond our understanding. Next time we face a calamity of a financial nature, or an accident, or any misfortune, let us remember this story and realize Allah S knows best.
It is for all these benefits that Surah al-Kahf is the surah our Prophet f wanted us to read every Friday. Life is a test and every week we face challenges.
we calm ourselves, we remind ourselves that trials are a part of this life and we should turn to Allah
