Wasiat Imam Al Ghazali

Science is light. Thus said Imam Shafi'i in his poem. Because science was so important, the Messenger of Allah ordered, "Demand science from the cradle to the pillar of lahad." However, science alone is not enough. Science must be used, by teaching and - most importantly - to practice it. Imam Al-Ghazali, author of the book Ihya Ulumuddin, once sent a letter to one of his students. Through the letter,

Al-Ghazali wanted to convey the importance of integrating science and charity. Here are the excerpts. My child ... Advice is easy. The hard thing is to accept it. Because, he comes out of the mouth which is not unusual to feel the bitter advice. In fact, who receives the knowledge but does not practice it, then the responsibility will be greater.