The Importance of Inner Knowledge

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘The ones from among you with the best faith are the ones with the best inner knowledge.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Knowledge is the first proof whereas inner knowledge is the last step in the conclusion.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Inner knowledge is the light of the heart.

Imam al-Husayn (AS) said, ‘The acquisition of knowledge is the seed for [the growth of] inner knowledge.

Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, ‘Allah does not accept any act without inner knowledge [i.e. awareness of what one is doing], and inner knowledge only comes through prior action. So whoever knows intrinsically, his knowledge will lead him to action, and whoever does not act does not have any inner knowledge.