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Thus, the Muslims should learn. Man is born ignorant and does not know anything. Allah (Exalted be He) states, And Allâh has brought you out from the wombs of your mothers while you know nothing. And He gave you hearing, sight, and hearts that you might give thanks (to Allâh).
All men and women must learn and understand Islam, whether through correspondence, listening to the Qur'an radio station or Nur `ala Al­Darb program, which is a very useful program broadcast twice a day in Nida' Al­Islam radio station and the Qur'an radio station.
The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.
If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes them comprehend religion.
If anyone travels on a road in search of knowledge, Allah will cause him to travel on one of the roads to Jannah (Paradise).
Verily, this Qur'ân guides to that which is most just and right
Say: "It is for those who believe, a guide and a healing."
And this is a blessed Book (the Qur'ân) which We have sent down, so follow it and fear Allâh (i.e. do not disobey His Orders), that you may receive mercy (i.e. be saved from the torment of Hell).
mention pieces of evidence.
However, negligence and carelessness are among the traits of Kafirs (non­Muslims), according to Allah's statement, But those who disbelieve turn away from that whereof they are warned.
And We have also sent down unto you (O Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭ ﺳﻠﻢ) the Dhikr [reminder and the advice (i.e. the Qur'ân)], that you may explain clearly to men what is sent down to them, and that they may give thought.
"O, Messenger of Allah! Indeed, Allah is not ashamed of Al­Haqq. Is it necessary for a woman to perform Ghusl (bath following major ceremonial impurity), if she experiences nocturnal emission?" The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied, "Yes, if she sees the discharge."
If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes them comprehend religion. (Agreed upon by Imams Al­Bukhari and Muslim).
"Din (religion) is based on advising one another." Upon hearing this people asked, "For whom?" He replied, "For Allah, His Book, His Messenger, the leaders, and the laypeople." Related by Muslim in his Sahih Book of Hadith.
And argue not with the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in good manner, inviting them to Islâmic Monotheism with His Verses), except with such of them as do wrong
Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭ ﺳﻠﻢ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islâm) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Revelation and the Qur'ân) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better.
And by the Mercy of Allâh, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh­hearted, they would have broken away from about you
Moreover, ruling according to Allah's Shari`ah, following His Book and the Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) of His Messenger (peace be upon him) includes the reform of the worldly life and the Hereafter
"Whoever guides to something good, will have a reward similar to that of its doer"
"If Allah guides aright one man through you, that is better for you than to possess the most valuable camels."
O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones
"All of you are guardians and are responsible for your subjects: The Imam (i.e. ruler) is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects; and the man is the guardian of his family and is responsible for his subjects; and the woman is the guardian of her husband's house and is responsible for her subjects; and the servant is the guardian of his master's money and is responsible for his subjects"
And enjoin As­Salât (the prayer) on your family, and be patient in offering them [i.e. the Salât (prayers)].
And mention in the Book (the Qur'ân) Ismâ'îl (Ishmael). Verily he was true to what he promised, and he was a Messenger, (and) a Prophet. And he used to enjoin on his family and his people As­Salât (the prayers) and the Zakât, and his Lord was pleased with him.
Help you one another in Al­Birr and At­Taqwâ (virtue, righteousness and piety)
By Al­'Asr (the time). Verily, man is in loss, Except those who believe (in Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth [i.e. order one another to perform all kinds of good deeds (Al­Ma'ruf) which Allâh has ordained, and abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds (Al­Munkar which Allâh has forbidden], and recommend one another to patience
The believers, men and women, are Auliyâ' (helpers, supporters, friends, protectors) of one another
they enjoin (on the people) Al­Ma'rûf (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism and all that Islâm orders one to do), and forbid (people) from Al­Munkar (i.e. polytheism and disbelief of all kinds, and all that Islâm has forbidden)
they perform As­Salât (Iqâmat­as­Salât), and give the Zakât, and obey Allâh and His Messenger.
In conclusion: It is permissible for a Muslim to take the lawful means which benefit their worldly life and the Hereafter, their physical health, helps them gain Halal (lawful) earnings, and quit what is Haram (prohibited)