Al Matn al Ilmiyyah

The way to seek knowledge Question: Briefly, what is the way to seek knowledge, and may Allaah reward you with good? Response: Briefly, in point form, the way to seek knowledge (is as follows): 1) Take care to memorise the Book of Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and allocate some time every day to memorise and read, such that your recitation is with reflection and understanding. And if you come across a beneficial point whilst reading, then make a note of it; 2) Take care to memorise that which is easy (for you) from the authentic Sunnah of the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and from that (I recommend) memorising (the book) «'Umdatul-Ahkaam»; 3) Take care in concentrating and confirming (whilst seeking knowledge) such that you do not take a little knowledge from here and a little from there. This is because this wastes your time and (unnecessarily) busies your mind; 4) Start with the smaller books and study them well, then move on to that which is above this (in level...

Source : Transcribed from: Gems and Jewels Compiled by: Abdul-Malik Mujahid DarusSalam A man went to Ibn ‘Abbas radiAllaahu ‘anhu and said, “O Ibn ‘Abbas, I want to enjoin people to do good and forbid them from doing evil.” Ibn ‘Abbas said, “And have you reached that level?” He said, “I hope that that is so.” He said, “If you do not fear to be exposed by three verses of Allah’s Book, then do so.” The man asked, “And what are they?” He mentioned this verse: Enjoin you Al-Birr (piety and righteousness and each and every act of obedience to Allâh) on the people and you forget (to practise it) yourselves.” (Baqarah 2:44) And then asked, “Have you applied the implications of this verse?” He said, “No.” Ibn ‘Abbas then mentioned the second verse: O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? Most hateful it is with Allâh that you say that which you do not do. (As-Saff 61:2-3) After that he asked, “Have you applied the implications of this verse?” He said, “No.” He then mentione...