So You Want To Be a Student of Knowledge?
Historical reports on perseverance, travel, poverty and the use of time in seeking knowledge.
Author
Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī
is in need of his Lords mercy.
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The Soul and Body After Death – Shaykh Ibn al-ʿUthaymīn
Shaykh Ibn al-ʿUthaymīn explains the condition of the soul and body between death and resurrection, citing six Qurʾānic passages.
Books for the Student of Knowledge – Shaykh Muḥammad Amān al-Jāmī
Shaykh Muḥammad Amān al-Jāmī recommends a progression of texts in creed, tafsīr, hadith and fiqh, with conditions for study and guidance from teachers.
The Best Books After the Qurʾān – Shaykh Muḥammad ibn ʿUmar Bāzmūl
Recommended books across Islamic disciplines and explains the limits of his assessments, with corrected titles and source notes.
Safeguarding Islam in Non-Muslim Lands – Shaykh Muqbil al-Wādiʿī
A concise explanation on safeguarding one’s Islam in non-Muslim lands through righteous companionship, adherence to evidence, and avoidance of corrupt influences.
Conveying Islam to Deaf Parents – Shaykh Muqbil al-Wādiʿī
Shaykh Muqbil al-Wādiʿī advises conveying Islam according to one’s ability and cites the narration of four people tested on the Day of Judgement.
Choosing The Right Words When Inviting Someone to Islam – Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhalī
Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhalī distinguishes doctrinal answers from the wording used in daʿwah and advises wisdom and clear explanation.
Belief in Angels – Shaykh Ibn al-ʿUthaymīn
Shaykh Ibn al-ʿUthaymīn explains four aspects of belief in angels, their tasks and the evidence that they are created beings with bodily forms.
Should We Say “Allah ﷻ and His Messenger ﷺ Know Best”? – Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that during the time of the Prophet ﷺ people used to say, “Allah ﷻ and His Messenger ﷺ know best.” After the Prophet ﷺ passed away, this phrase is no longer used. Instead, when someone does not know something—whether it is about religion or worldly matters—they should simply say, “Allah ﷻ knows best.”
The Great Reward of Forgiving an Oppressor – Shaykh Ibn Baz
Shaykh Ibn Baz explains that forgiving those who have harmed you is a noble act and brings great reward from Allah ﷻ. If someone has wronged you through insults, backbiting, or any harm, forgiving them without asking for anything in return is closer to righteousness. The Prophet ﷺ said that forgiveness increases a person’s honor. It is also recommended to inform them of your forgiveness, but even if you don’t, your reward is still with Allah ﷻ.
Advice to Muslims in Britain After the Woolwich Incident
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains that Islamic centres have a responsibility to clarify matters to the authorities and help calm tensions. He advises Muslims to return to their Islamic centres to resolve issues and address community concerns wisely.
Advice During Times of Trials and Tribulations – Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān advises Muslims to fear Allah ﷻ, make abundant duʿāʾ for steadfastness, and protect themselves from trials by seeking authentic knowledge from trustworthy scholars. He explains that sound knowledge is the main safeguard against falling into fitnah unknowingly.