Hadith 143

From Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "The example of what Allah has sent me with, of guidance and knowledge, is like a heavy rain that fell upon the earth. Some of the land was good, accepting the water, which then grew lush plants and abundant grass. Some land was hard, retaining the water, and people benefitted from it by drinking, irrigating, and planting. And some land was barren, unable to retain the water or grow plants. This is the example of the one who understands the religion of Allah and benefits from what I have been sent with, who learns and teaches others. And the example of the one who turns away and does not accept the guidance of Allah that I have been sent with."