Hz Ali said: Knowledge is better than Wealth because of 7 (reasons):
A -Knowledge is inheritence of Prophets while wealth is inheritence of Firavuns.
B -Knowlege Does not diminish (rather increases) with spending, while wealth diminishes with spending.
C-Wealth requires to be protected, while knowledge protects its owner.
D-Knowledge will enter the Shroud while wealth will be prevented from doing so.
E-Wealth reaches both believers and unbelievers, while knowledge is reserved only for those who are worthy of it.
F-Knowledge will facilitate passing over the Sirat while wealth will pore hurdles.
G-People are always in need of scholars while they might not be in need of those possessing wealth

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That philosophy maybe one of the reasons why Muslim states are so poor and desperate despite the fact that they have once created many amazing civilizations in the past.:komik

Today, I belive, we live in a materialistic world. The most advanced countries are focus of envy because of their wealth. Millions of people are risking their lives in order to reach a more prospereous life in overseas. Thus, I can not totally agree with this equation. I think the motto needs some evaluation.

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I see where you're coming from... but real knowledge is a diffucult and complex process...actually ,knowledge is basic of everything.(creating knowledge )..
I think knowledge is important than wealth .
Knowledge is more valuable and more powerful than wealth.(of course I think)
because ,wealth is a product of knowledge (particulary , during the twentieth century) ..and probably , at all times

Yes knowledge is more important than wealth. However, I don`t see anything wrong by being wealthy at the same time . The two creates each-other. Let`s not forget what we mean by knowledge. Today all the wealthy countries have also scientifical knowledge and that`s how they have become whealthy. The Renaissance derived from the knowledge especially ancient wisdom. I believe the real success is to use this knowledge not only to become rich but also to share it with others and therefore contributing for the benefit of humaniy. What is the point of having a knowledge and not making a use of it. I also agree with Haymanali that the sad situation of today`s muslim countries may be explained with this. Along the line the wisdom which ancient mesopotamian hold was lost due to the fatalistic approach by Islam and other othodox religion.

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yes knowledge is so important that as if it was the key of the life.you can do whatever you want by means of knowledge.

Knowledge is the biggest wealth for me.Without knowledge,It is very useless to have wealth.Because you can easily consume your wealth.

Actually they are related to each other because without knowledge wealth is impossible and also wealth is in the same way so I think both of them are necessary.