“Scholars and Intellectuals: Pursuing Personal Interests Over Human Benfits”

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It is related of 'Ibn-el-Arabi' that people said to him:

'Your circle is composed mainly of beggars, husband men and artisans. Can you not find people of intellect who will follow you, so that perhaps more authoritative notice might be taken of your teachings?'

He replied:

'The Day of Calamity' will be infinitely nearer when I have influential men and scholars singing my praises, for without any doubt they will be doing so for their own sake and not for the sake of our work!'

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