5/31. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 612f — Knowledge Needs Effort
The times of the five prayers
Seeking Knowledge in Islam: Learning Requires Effort
Sahih Muslim : 612f
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 612f
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي يَقُولُ، لاَ يُسْتَطَاعُ الْعِلْمُ بِرَاحَةِ الْجِسْمِ .
Abdullah narrated it on the authority of his father Yahya: Knowledge cannot be acquired with sloth.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 612fIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 224USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1277
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 612f
This short report carries a simple message: knowledge cannot be gained with laziness or by always choosing comfort. The words are brief, but the meaning is strong. Anyone searching for a Hadith about seeking knowledge will find a reminder here about effort, patience, and seriousness. The report does not list methods of study or give a long lesson. It simply points to a basic truth: learning takes work. A person who wants knowledge must be ready to leave ease when needed, pay attention, and keep trying. The core topic is seeking knowledge, and the teaching is easy to apply in study, worship, and daily learning.
What we learn from this hadith
- Knowledge needs effort and cannot be gained through laziness.
- Comfort alone is not enough for a person who wants to learn.
- A serious learner should be ready to work and stay patient.
- The report encourages a disciplined attitude toward learning.
