🎓 Virtue of Seeking Knowledge (Fadl al-‘Ilm) in the Hadith
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🎓 Virtue of Seeking Knowledge (Fadl al-‘Ilm) in the Hadith

Well-known hadith on knowledge (‘ilm) from the six major collections — each quote with its source, how the Companions lived it, and practical steps.

Last updated: November 2026

Well-known hadith on knowledge (‘ilm) from the six major collections — each quote with its source, how the Companions lived it, and practical steps. The course has 6 modules and a 15-question final quiz (pass mark 80%). Free, self-serve premium digital learning with a certificate; a learning hub, not a fatwa.

What you'll learn

  • What “fadl” means: Knowledge (‘ilm)
  • Key hadith (part 1)
  • Key hadith (part 2)
  • How the Prophet ﷺ and the Companions lived it
  • Common mistakes and balance
  • Practical steps and companion resources

Learning objectives

  • Explain the meaning and virtue of Knowledge (‘ilm) as taught by the Prophet ﷺ.
  • Quote at least five well-known hadith on this virtue with their collection references.
  • Distinguish sahih narrations from those whose grading is discussed.
  • Describe how the Prophet ﷺ and the Companions practised it.
  • Avoid common mistakes and keep balance between obligations and voluntary acts.
  • Build a small, consistent personal plan, using Baby Steps Islam and Tafseery as companions.