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Should I Quit Studies to Support My Family?

A student asks Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan if he should leave his studies to support his poor family. The Shaykh says it is better to seek income for the family when needed. But if possible, one should try to balance both work and education.

Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī November 21, 2018

Seeking and Teaching Knowledge

Books Alone Are Not Enough

Shaykh Salih Aal-Shaykh explains that studying books should be done gradually and under a knowledgeable scholar. Books contain guidance, but understanding them correctly requires a teacher who can explain unclear parts. Without this, people may misunderstand and spread wrong ideas.

Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī July 23, 2018

Seeking and Teaching Knowledge

Which Fiqh Book Should a Student Study First?

There is no single fiqh book that every student must begin with. The student should study a book with a Sunni scholar who addresses questions and proofs. Foundational works include the Sunan collections and books of legal traditions. Learning the local school’s fiqh with a qualified teacher is also recommended.

Nūr ad-Dīn an-Nīgerī February 3, 2018

Seeking and Teaching Knowledge

Books for Beginners in Knowledge

Shaykh Muhammad al-Jami outlines the essential books a new student should begin with, covering ʿaqīdah, tafsīr, ḥadīth, and fiqh. He emphasizes memorization, studying with scholars, and gradually advancing from fundamentals to more detailed works.

Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī September 6, 2016

Seeking and Teaching Knowledge

How Should a New Student Start Seeking Knowledge?

Shaykh Muhammad al-Madkhali advises beginners to start with the fundamental sciences: Aqeedah, Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Usul al-Hadith, and the Arabic language. Once these are mastered, they can move on to advanced studies in stages.

Ṣalaḥ al-Irānī September 1, 2016