Turning Away from 'Ilm Deprives One from Being Guided

Learning is a must; Learning the kitab (Qur'an) and the sunnah, and learning beneficial knowledge. As for the one who turns away from 'ilm (Islamic knowledge), he is deprived of hidayah (guidance). From the causes of hidayah is learning beneficial knowledge and turning towards it; that which the Messenger of Allah ﷺ came with. This is from the causes of hidayah. As for the one who turns away, then he is deprived, (The meaning of the ayah) {But those who disbelieve turn away from that whereof they are warned.} [Surah Al-Ahqāf: 3] Turning away - and refuge is sought with Allah - from the truth, not listening and accepting it, this leads to misguidance and deviation.