Fawzaan Islamic Jurispridence Vol 1 - Al Quran wa Sunnah [Home ...

The", is no doubt that before one starts doing something one should knowhow 10 perform it in Ihe besl way, so as to pe rform it well to harvest its desi",dfruit!. Likewise, it is by nO means ",asonable that one starts worshipping one'sLord - the way through which one's salvation from Hellf,,,, and admiltance toParadise are gained - without havi ng due knowledge,As such, people are divided into three categories regarding knowledgeand deeds:The first category is represented in those who combine u""ful knowledgealong with righteous deeds, those a", the ones whom Allah has gUidedto the straight path; the path of those upon whom Allah has b esto"",dfavor of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs andthe righteous, and excellent in deed are th ese as companions.The second category is represented in those who learn useful knowledgebut do not act accordingly, Those a",theone, who have evoked Allah'sanger, like the Jews and whoever follows th eir fooWeps,The third category is represented in those who act without havingknowledge, Those are the oneS who are astray, namdy the Christiansand their likes.The~ thr.., categories are mentioned in the Sura of AI·Fatib~h (theOpening Chapter of th e Qurlln), which we recite in every r~k 'ah (unit ofprayer) of Our prayers:"Guide us to the Itraight path - the path of those UpOIl whomY()U h