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Misconceptions on How to Seek Knowledge

The difference between seeking knowledge in the correct manner and seeking it in a disorderly fashion.

By: AbuFajr AbdulFattaah Bin Uthman

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Timestamps

0:44 You must first strive to seek knowledge in the manner of the Salaf as-Saalih, venerating it as an act of worship.

8:26 Some examples of how people today deviate from the methodology of the Salaf as-Saalih:

• Specifying a timeline for seeking knowledge

• Taking knowledge all at once

• Specifying taking knowledge only from the major Scholars

• Taking shortcuts on the path of seeking knowledge

• Expecting the journey to be made easy for them

15:50 Even the prophets (عليهم السلام) had to adhere to the etiquettes of seeking knowledge.

16:17 Seek permission from the teacher before joining or dropping out of a class or markaz, and be patient with the teacher.

16:52 Attend lessons that are at your level and progress in an orderly manner.

19:31 Organize your schedule and take what you can bear.

21:38 Prioritize the memorization of the Quran. However, this does not imply that you should focus solely on memorizing the Quran, as that advice is intended for young children.

28:45 From the etiquettes is to ask your teacher to determine the curriculum that is most suitable for you. Refrain from applying general advice from scholars to your situation, as your teacher understands your specific circumstances best.

32:04 Sometimes a person seeks knowledge based on the curriculum available to them in their land.

33:48 Combine between both durūs al-'āmmah (general classes) and durūs al-khāṣṣah (specific classes from your curriculum).

35:44 The importance of consistency and completing the classes upon sincerity.

38:15 Make attending live lessons with the teacher your priority, and review supplementary materials after class to understand the book from different angles.

39:22 Memorizing the mutūn of each science is encouraged, though not mandatory. Some scholars recommend prioritizing the memorization of the Quran and Hadith.

43:36 The importance of establishing a strong foundation before progressing to the memorization of the Qira’aat.

44:29 Advice to the one who feels as though they are not benefitting from the classes they attend.

46:27 Do not get attached to titles and give emphasis to attending the circles of knowledge.

49:27 Do not consider the suggested curriculum of a scholar to be binding to the extent that you avoid other classes.

53:41 Concluding remarks:

• The significance of learning the etiquettes of seeking knowledge and revising knowledge amongst each other.

• Do not resemble seeking Islamic knowledge to earning credits at a university.

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⬆️ Etiquettes to adhere when jotting down notes

📑Compiled by Ustādh Abū Fajr حفظه الله

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Part I

As you progress in your studies, you will come across numerous benefits in many sciences. It is important to record all of it & organize them appropriately. The longer you're in this career, you'll realize the importance of this.

However, this may be difficult in the beginning stages due to being unfamiliar with what exactly to write down & how to arrange.

This is exactly why we seek the advice of those who are successful in their respective fields: to learn the proper method of attaining proficiency. Why do people spend their hard earn money to buy books written by millionaires about business? Obviously so that they can mimic their habits & produce the same - if not - even better results. The same concept exists when seeking Islamic knowledge, فاسألوا أهل الذكر إن كنتم لا تعلمون "Ask the people of remembrance if you do not know" (an-Nahl)

So, how do you record benefits & what do you record?

Listen to the Muhaddith of Makkah, Sh. Muhammad Ali Aadam al-Ityoobi حفظه الله وشفاه when he said,

واجتهد في درسها معلقا … نفائس الدرس وخذ ما ينتقى
وحل ما يشكل واحرصن على … كتب الفوائد وجهدك ابذلا
وأرشد الرفقة للفوائد … إياك والبخل من العوائد

“Apply yourself in studying while recording/annotating the invaluable lessons you’ve come across in your studies (lectures & readings); capture the best of it.

(Note down/)Scrutinize obscure issues of knowledge, strive in recording (those) benefits, & exert your efforts in doing so.

Guide your companions towards those fawā'id (by sharing & showing the correct method of seeking knowledge),& beware of being stingy with those benefits."

There is much to discuss here & I will have to make another post, but for now I want to highlight a few points:

1. Write down anything you don't understand. You should have a journal specifically dedicated to issues you don't comprehend. Whenever you come across a scholar you can ask them, or even answer yourself months/years later.

2. Compile any benefits you've come across into a booklet & always reference. Perhaps you read something 10 years ago & can't find the reference. If you wrote it down in your "daftar" it will always be with you & no time is wasted trying to search for it again.

3. Learn how to summarize a science & organize its topics. This only comes as a result of in depth understanding & plenty of practice until you get it right. Dedicate a notebook for a science or matn/poem. Gather all the masā'il w/ their evidences & details. Start off simple, then add as you progress/restudy a text.

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Who said you have to have neat handwriting to become a scholar?!
Look at Sheikhul Islām Ibn Taymiyyah raḥimahullāh

Ibn Kathīr raḥimahullāh (Ibn Taymiyyah's student) said:

«كان ابن رشيق المغربي أعلم بخط الشيخ منه إذا عزب شيء منه على الشيخ استخرجه له»

"Ibn Rāshiq Al-Maghribi was more knowledgeable about the handwriting of the Sheikh (Ibn Taymiyyah) than the Sheikh himself. If something became unclear to the Sheikh in his own writing, Ibn Rāshiq would clarify it for him."
[البداية ٥١٠/١٨]

Ḥammād Al-Anṣāri raḥimahullāh said:

«اجتمعت مع أربعين رجلا لمدة أربعة أيام، لقراءة بعض فتاوى ابن تيمية بخطه فما استطعنا القراءة»

"I gathered with forty men for four days to read some of Ibn Taymiyyah's handwritten fatwas, but we were unable to read them."
[المجموع ٦٣٣/٢]

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Update: At present, we are in the process of producing three Arabic language notebooks:

📘Nahw Notebook
📕A combined Noun and Verb Vocabulary notebook, featuring custom-designed inner pages.
📘Sarf Notebook

We have invested time in refining these notebooks. However, we acknowledge that there is always scope for further improvement, and we interested in feedback from our respected brothers and sisters once the release إن شاء الله.

We pray that Allāh grants us the ability to complete this project and makes the process smooth for us.

Indeed, all success comes from our Lord and not merely from our own efforts.

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