God's Prophet (a.s) said: “If your knowledge can overcome your selfish desires, then it is beneficial. If you overcome your lust, Satan will even escape from your shadow.”
وقال (صلى الله عليه وآله): من غلب علمه هواه فذلك علم نافع، ومن جعل شهوته تحت قدميه فر الشيطان من ظله.
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Mishkāt al-Anwār #405God's Prophet (a.s) said: “Knowledge is useful if you use it rather than abide by your selfish (carnal) desires. Satan will run away from...