The Attributes of the Caller and Student of Knowledge – Shaykh ʿAlī ibn Zayd al-Madkhalī

This tremendous and insightful reminder is delivered by the son of the illustrious scholar Shaykh Zayd ibn Hādī al-Madkhalī, addressing the essential qualities required of those who call to Allah ﷻ and seek Islamic knowledge.

The lecture serves as valuable guidance for anyone involved in daʿwah and learning, emphasizing that true success lies in sincerity, sound belief, and righteous character alongside knowledge.

Among the key attributes discussed are:

1. Sincerity for Allah ﷻ and following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ

2. Seeking and acting upon beneficial knowledge

3. Holding correct ʿaqīdah and sound understanding

4. Consciousness of Allah ﷻ in private and public (taqwā)

5. Regular self-accountability

6. Taking the Prophet ﷺ as a role model

7. Using time wisely and productively

8. Zeal and dedication in spreading knowledge

9. Speaking to people in ways they can understand

10. Exercising wisdom in speech and action

The reminder highlights that effective callers are those who combine knowledge with humility, patience, and sincerity. They strive to reform themselves before reforming others and remain mindful of their responsibility before Allah ﷻ.

This message encourages students and callers to continually purify their intentions, refine their character, and strengthen their connection with Allah ﷻ.