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listener (to the question and answer), and the one who loves those three." 427
Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: "People perish so long as they do not put questions." 428
Luqman the wise instructed his son: "Son, sit with the scholars and stick your knees to them, for Allah enlivens the hearts -i.e. intellects- with the illumination of wisdom in the same way as He enlivens the barren lands with heavy rain." 429
RIGHTS OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Faithful teachers who enjoy good traits occupy a high position in the society because of the appreciative efforts they exert for educating and supplying individuals with knowledge and moralities. Besides, they are the pioneers of culture and guides of the coming generation. On account of that, they must enjoy definite rights against their students. First of all, students must respect their teachers in the same way as they respect their fathers so as to express their appreciation to them.
Alexander, once, was asked why he used to respect his teacher in a way better than his respecting his father. He answered: "My father is the founder of my transient life while my teacher is the founder of my changeless life."
Imam al-Baqir (a) said: "He who teaches an item of knowledge that leads to the right guidance will be having the same rewards of them who apply that item to themselves, without any decrease in their rewards. And he who teaches an item of deviation will be having to burden the same punishment that is decided for those who practice such an item without any decrease in their punishment." 430
Students must appreciate their teachers' efforts and reward them by means of showing gratitude and respect and following their recommendations. They also must
