Bab-ul-Ilm

The Scholars Are the Heirs of the Prophets

Chapter 1 — Knowledge and Learning

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Said by: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Arabic:

الْعُلَمَاءُ وَرَثَةُ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ

English translation:

The scholars are the heirs of the Prophets.

Reference: Al-Kafi, Kitab Fadhl al-'Ilm — [reference — to be verified]

💡 Explanation: The Prophets (as) did not leave behind gold or silver. They left behind knowledge. True scholars carry that trust forward, so we should respect them, learn from them, and sit with them to understand our religion correctly.

💡 Remember:

The Prophets (as) did not leave behind gold or silver.