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Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan advises that if scholars are available, you should direct the questioner to them instead of answering yourself. Even if you know the ruling, you may misunderstand or misquote, so it is safer to seek guidance from qualified scholars.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi recalls Shaykh al-Ghudayān saying that anyone who does not spend at least 16 hours a day and night seeking knowledge cannot be considered a true student of knowledge. This highlights the intense dedication required for sincere learning.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Abd al-Muhsin al-Abbad explains that tazkiyah is not mandatory for da’wah. A person may teach if he has knowledge and is known to be beneficial. However, if he is unknown, people may require a tazkiyah for reassurance.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Hadi al-Madkhali explains that tazkiyah is necessary for teaching and giving fatwa. A student must be known for his knowledge or have a scholarly commendation. If he is unknown and lacks tazkiyah, he should not teach or issue rulings.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Ubayd al Jabiri explains that a tazkiyah is required only for an unknown person. If a teacher is known and follows the Book and Sunnah, he may teach. In his own land, he should teach with wisdom and quote scholars instead of claiming his own views.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Rabi al-Madkhali explains that a student of knowledge does not need a formal tazkiyah to teach, but only when there are no scholars and people need guidance. He must teach within his knowledge, avoid claiming expertise, and say “I do not know” when unsure.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhali explains that a preacher does not require a formal tazkiyah to teach if his creed and methodology are clearly sound and aligned with the Book and Sunnah upon the way of the Salaf. Clarification is given that this applies only to one who is truly competent and recognized for knowledge, not to anyone who merely claims it.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that if Muslims in a land are in need of a student of knowledge, remaining with them to teach, call to Allah ﷻ, and guide them is better and more beneficial than migrating elsewhere.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains the statement of Ibn Sirin, emphasizing that Islamic knowledge must be taken directly from trustworthy scholars who are sound in knowledge and religion, and not merely from books, recordings, or the internet.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Muqbil warns against rejecting knowledgeable brothers simply for grammatical mistakes in Arabic. He stresses that knowledge of hadith and meanings is more important, and one should benefit from scholars of the Sunnah while improving language skills.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Salih Aal-Shaykh explains that a husband must teach his family about religion, not just manage household affairs. Abu Darda’s wife became knowledgeable because he guided her, so every Muslim should educate and protect their household through knowledge.
Seeking and Teaching Knowledge
Shaykh Muhammad al-Wasabi explains that leaving a wife in labour is permissible only if she is properly cared for and provided for financially. If no one is left to support her, then the husband is sinful and must repent.
