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This quote of Imam al-Shafi'i carries a powerful warning about intention.
It means that knowledge is sacred and should be pursued for truth, righteousness, and closeness to Allah — not for fame, money, power, or status. When someone studies only to gain worldly recognition or material benefit, their knowledge loses its spiritual value.
Such a person may:
Lose the purity and blessings of knowledge in this world.
Miss out on sincerity and inner peace.
Be deprived of reward in the Hereafter because their intention was not for Allah.
The quote teaches that intention (niyyah) is more important than achievement. Knowledge with pure intention elevates a person in both worlds. Knowledge driven by ego can leave a person empty in both.