An Introduction of the Quran

(Mary) gives a notable example of this in a conversation the Prophet Abraham had with his father: Father, I have been given some knowledge which has not come to you, so follow me: I shall guide you along a straight path. (19:43) Obviously, Abraham’s father, who was called Azar, was Abraham’s senior. So he could have been reluctant to take advice from someone who was very much his junior. But in the matter of learning, senior and junior have no meaning, for words of wisdom should be heeded, even if the speaker is a much younger person. If you want to be an intellectually developed person, adopt the habit of acquiring knowledge from all and sundry. The universe of knowledge and wisdom is so vast that it cannot be encompassed by any single mind. The only thing that can help you to gain more and more knowledge is the spirit mentioned in the Quran. Everyone must develop an insatiable intellectual thirst for the gaining of knowledge from many different quarters – every day and every night. There are several ways of acquiring knowledge, one of them being through discussion or dialogue. Discussion or dialogue is not just a debating practice; it is an intellectual exchange. Books are a great source of knowledge. But the study of books The Quran lays great emphasis on patience, reconciliation, forgiveness, avoidance and contentment.