Charity wards off an evil death, and it is the sharing of knowledge among believers for those who are below them in knowledge and gnosis. And evil death is disbelief. And whoever asks you for something that removes doubt from him, give him from the scatterings of your tables." Its meaning is: "When a seeker who desires the knowledge of God comes to you, give him the same as you give your disciples."

[40] And he, peace be upon him, said: "Four things, whoever is given them has been given the dominion of this world and the hereafter: purity, vision, station, and knowledge."

[41] And he, peace be upon him, said: "Exchange knowledge among yourselves and you will be guided to the greatest path and the secure land, for in a gift is the removal of enmity," meaning the removal of doubt from you.