Quotes, Status on acquiring knowledge: Intention, Listening, Comprehension, Memorization, Implementation, Propagation

 ‘Abd-Allāh ibn ul-Mubārak [may Allāh have mercy on him]

“The first step towards [seeking] knowledge is [being sincere in your] intention, then it is listening, then comprehension, then memorisation, then implementation, then it is propogating [this knowledge].”

Jāmi’ al-Ulūm al-Hikam | Volume 1, Page 47 | Al-Imām ibn Rajab al-Hambali [may Allāh have mercy on him]