​The Importance of Knowledge and Research

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘Knowledge is the root of all good whereas ignorance is the root of all evil.’[Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 175, no. 9]
 
Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Knowledge commands, action drives, and the carnal soul is the obstinate mount.’[Tuhaf al-`Uqoul, no. 208]
 
The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘To sleep having knowledge is better than to pray in ignorance.’[Munyat al-Murid, p. 104]
 
 
The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘A word of wisdom that the believer hears is better than the worship of one year.’[Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 172, no. 8]
 
 
Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Wisdom is a tree that grows in the heart and produces fruit on the tongue.’[Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 1992]
 
Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Wisdom is the lost property of the believer, so seek it even from the polytheist for you will be more deserving and worthier of it [than him].’[Amali al-Tusi, p. 625, no. 1290]​