The Virtues of Teaching

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The Sunnah beautifully illustrates the virtues of imparting knowledge. The Prophet ﷺ remarked, "The one who points to something good gets the same reward as the one who does it."² Teaching is a sacred duty with bountiful rewards, both spiritually and personally.

1. Cognitive Growth: Teaching deepens our understanding and invigorates the brain, fostering growth and enhancing problem-solving abilities.

2. Personal Development: Teaching releases positive chemicals in our brain. This journey also refines important skills like patience, communication, and leadership.

3. Enhanced Creativity: Regular teaching keeps our minds young. It also sparks the creative parts of our brain.

4. Clear Insights: Teaching helps process information neutrally, reducing our own judgements. It strengthens our empathy, deepening our connections with others.

The Prophet's ﷺ guidance on teaching transcended just religious wisdom. He insightfully noted, "Wisdom is the lost property of the believer. Wherever he finds it, he has a right to it,"³ inspiring believers to embrace and share knowledge from everywhere.

Every nugget of wisdom, regardless of its origin, offers a deeper understanding of our faith.

Reflection:

1. In your next interaction, consciously share a piece of knowledge or insight that you learned today.

2. Sharing is Khayring. Share the Daily Sunnah with others.

How did that resonate with you?

Sincerely,

Your Brother & Sister

Sources:

0. Primary Quote

1. Riyad Us Salihin 173 

2. Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2687