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Humility in Knowledge and Arrogance in Ignorance Humility in Knowledge and Arrogance in Ignorance

By Khalid Baig
Imam Malik bin Anas (b. 93 AH, d. 179 AH) was one of the greatest Islamic scholars of all times. Among his 1300 disciples were people from all walks of life; rulers, judges, …

Scholars, Students of Knowledge, and Poverty Scholars, Students of Knowledge, and Poverty

By Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Question:
How does a Muslim scholar, serious student, and others who have devoted their lives to the service of Islam and the Muslims support himself/herself? I ask because this is perhaps …

The Intention of a Seeker of Knowledge The Intention of a Seeker of Knowledge

By Mufti Mahmud Ashraf ‘Uthmani
Translated by Ibrahim Khan

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

All Praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and may peace and blessings be on …

Steps to Success on the Path to the Light of Knowledge Steps to Success on the Path to the Light of Knowledge

By Nur Foundation for Sacred Sciences

When Imām al-Shāfiʿī complained to his teacher Wakīʿ of his difficulty in retaining knowledge, he was given profound advice that would become famous lines continuously echoed centuries later: “Abandon sin. …

On the Etiquette of Attending Circles of Learning On the Etiquette of Attending Circles of Learning

By Imam Ibn Hazm al-Zahiri

If you attend a study-session, behave only like someone who wishes to increase his knowledge and to win greater recompense from God. Do not behave like someone who is content …

Advice to Students of Knowledge Advice to Students of Knowledge

By Shaykh al-Adab Mawlana Muhammad I’zaz ‘Ali
Translated by Zameelur Rahman
First:
Know, my dear son (Allah give you knowledge and enable you to please Him), that religious knowledge depends on two things:
First: earnestness in acquiring it and …

Timbuktu: A Paradise in Shambles Timbuktu: A Paradise in Shambles

By Shehu Abdulqadr
Colonialism is one fettered wound that time has failed to heal. And what can heal a wound which has defied the soothing balm of time except the sustained efforts of …

Arabic is Easy for the Brain Arabic is Easy for the Brain

By Shaykh Riyad Nadwi PhD
On Saturday …

Increasing One’s Memory, Focus, and Concentration in Studies Increasing One’s Memory, Focus, and Concentration in Studies

Answered by Bilal Ali
Question:
What can one do to increase his memory and focus?
Reply:
Here are a couple of brief tips:
1. Guard your gaze and your ears. There can be nothing more distracting than …

Some Aspects of the Muslim Educational System in Pre-Colonial India Some Aspects of the Muslim Educational System in Pre-Colonial India

By Amer Bashir
The aim of this paper is to bring to light some of the hitherto less known aspects of the Muslim Educational System in pre-colonial India.  By pre-colonial India, we refer to the time …