Value Ilm
There are two ways of recognizing how to value and appreciate ilm, (1) Become a seeker of knowledge (taalibe ilm). (2) Do not restrict this knowledge to knowing only. Mufti Mohammed Shafi (r.a.)
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Stages of Knowledge
Ibn al-Mubārak said, “The stages of knowledge are sincerity, listening, understanding, memorizing, implementing, and sharing.” Ibn ʿAbdal-Barr, Jāmiʿ bayān al-ʿIlm See also: Implementing KnowledgeMore knowledge?
Read moreBefriend books and knowledge
“Establish friendship with books and knowledge.” – Mufti Radaul Haq Sahib
Read moreEtiquettes of seeking ‘ilm
Knowledge is a light that guides the believer closer to Allah, and every student is encouraged to pursue it with the right manners and intentions. The etiquettes of seeking Ilm are essential for shaping the character of a Talib (student of knowledge), ensuring that learning is not only about information but also about spiritual growth. The greatest gift a person can have after Iman is knowledge. There are many virtues regarding the importance and benefit of seeking knowledge. Below I
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I have been in hard worship for 30 years, but I didnt find anything more difficult than being practical about ones knowledge. Hazrat Abu Yazid Bustami
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I complained to Imam Waqee of my weak memory; he advised me to abstain from sins; for, verily, knowledge is a nur from Allah; and this nur of Allah is not awarded to sinners. Imam Shafiee
Read moreEtiquettes for the Seeker of Sacred Knowledge
Etiquettes for the Seeker of Sacred Knowledge and the Snare of Shaytan Shaykh Nazim Mangera, sunniforum.com For a long time I have wanted to discuss some etiquettes about reading Islamic literature and listening to speeches delivered by scholars. We should read and listen with the intention of benefiting from their writings and their speeches. Whatever our intention is, that is what we will get from it. If we read and listen with the intention of increasing our knowledge and trying
Read moreA Message for Students
Today’s message is to the students, whether in school, college or university. You are in a tough situation, but thank Allah that you have parents who can buy you the things you need for school. Everything is given to you so you can learn and graduate and get a job and teach your children the way you were taught. Renew Your Intention Renew your intentions that you are studying for the sake of Allah. Allah says time and time again
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If you are a student, then you should observe the praiseworthy rules of a student’s dealing with a learned man. These rules are: From The beginning of Guidance (bidayat al-hidaya) p. 77 from Imam Ghazali translated by Mashhad Al-Allaf
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