stands as security. No crop a people sow in piety will wither, nor will any root nourished by guidance go thirsty. Among those most hateful to Allah Most High is a man who gathers scraps of knowledge until, having drunk his fill of stagnant water and stuffed himself with what is worthless, he is called a scholar by others of his kind. If a doubtful matter confronts him, he prepares a response padded with opinions drawn from his own words. He has neither remained silent about what