Ten Reasons, Why People Don’t Act Based On What They Know
by Imam Ibn Qayyim
1st Reason | Weakness of knowledge of the person
2nd Reason | The person is unfit to act upon the knowledge
3rd Reason | Two barriers, such as Hasad (envy) and Qibr (arrogance)
4th Reason | Leadership positions
5th Reason | Sinful desires and wealth
6th Reason | Love for family, relatives and tribe
7th Reason | Love for certain place, land and country
8th Reason | Attachment to traditions and lineage
9th Reason | Enmity and envy towards a particular believer
10th Reason | Attachment to culture and lifestyle