Makhul narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The superiority of a scholar over a worshipper is like my superiority over the lowest among you." Then the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, recited this noble verse: «﴿إِنَّمَا يَخْشَى اللَّهَ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ الْعُلَمَاءُ ...﴾» [فاطر: 28/35] "Only those of His servants fear Allah who have knowledge." Then the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, Allah, His angels, all the inhabitants of the earth and the heavens, even the fish in the sea, pray for good for those who teach people goodness."