Of the greatest supererogatory acts of worship by which a servant [of Allāh] seeks closeness to Allāh Taʿālā: Increased Qur`ān recitation and listening with contemplation, reflection and understanding. Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī, in: جامع العلوم والحكم صـ٣٦٤ـ…
[And Allāh has revealed to you the Book and wisdom and has taught you that which you did not know. And ever has the favour of Allāh upon you been great.] Nisā`:113 This āyah teaches us something that many take for granted. So let this reflection be a reality check, especially if you consider yourself a Ṭālib al- ʿilm. At the start of this āyah, Allāh Subḥānah talks about His mercy and favour upon Moḥammed ﷺ (and upon us!), part…