Luqman Al Hakim’s advice regarding the Scholars

Could you provide a reference for this narration:

Luqman Al Hakim advised his son:

“O my son! Sit with the scholars, crowd them at the knees [sit close to them]! For indeed Allah Ta’ala revives hearts with the nur of words of wisdom just as He gives life to barren land after the downpour of rain”

Answer:

Imam Malik (rahimahullah) and others have recorded this narration.

(Muwatta Imam Malik, Hadith: 2859. Also see: Kitabuz Zuhd of Imam ‘Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak, Hadith: 1387, Targhib, vol. 1 pg. 112 and Awjazul Masalik, Hadith: 1828)

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar

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