know that many of those who are keen on knowledge find themselves in reading and devoting themselves to studying and seeking knowledge but they are not granted a share of it. so let the one with knowledge know that if he were to be devoting himself to studying alone then others would be above him. it is clear that it is a gift from god almighty. so what place is there for amazement here? this is nothing but a place of humility and thanks to god almighty and seeking more of his blessings and seeking refuge from their being taken away.
واعلم أن كثيرا من أهل الحرص على العلم يجدون في القراءة والإكباب على الدرس والطلب ثم لا يرزقون منه حظا، فليعلم ذو العلم أنه لو كان بالاكباب وحده لكان غيره فوقه، فصح انه موهبة من الله تعالى، فأي مكان للعجب ها هنا ما هذا الا موضع تواضع وشكر لله تعالى واستزادة من نعمه واستعاذة من سلبها.