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Videos of two Muslims debating on social media are the most pointless things I have ever seen. The viewers of Every side is going to glorify themselves and search for responses to counter the other. The end result : " I told you my man is on haq and the other is batil!"

The Problem with Gaps in Your Studies Only Allah's Prophets knew the full Deen, with all its subtleties. Everyone else is on a road of continuous learning, with some knowing and understanding more than others. Gaining Islamic knowledge must be done in stages, just as toddlers are taught the fundamentals and then proceed until they can understand complex discussions. When going on a journey of knowledge, it is critical to construct oneself from the ground up without cheating yourself. Remember to start with the basics and never skip the critical phases; otherwise, you will continue to imitate what you hear from other experts without fully comprehending the subject, leaving numerous gaps in your understanding. Here are some of the reasons why many graduates have an incomplete understanding of the sciences: 1. They failed to study the early years thoroughly. 2. They used commentaries to grasp the text rather than ARabic itself. 3. Their teacher taught them his own advanced notes on the subject, expecting the students to remember all of the extra details rather than focusing on what the book says. 4. The teacher taught without using visual aids or demonstrations. 5. The teacher prepared the lecture using annotations authored by later scholars rather than classical commentaries by well-known authorities on the subject. 6. Student assessments are only done through writing tests that are geared to test memory rather than understanding skills. Usually, only the very passionate students will continue their studies and fill in the gaps. Unfortunately, if a student has gone through this process, they will have difficulty gaining confidence in accessing advanced books.

What does it mean to be a Learned Person in Islam ? The Qur'an and the Prophet's ﷺ teachings are the sources of Islamic knowledge. All other disciplines are attempts to provide a systematic framework for people to comprehend these two sources. Encompassing all the knowledge of Islam is only reserved for the Prophet ﷺ and after him, the early companions' understanding of Islam was greater than those who succeeded them. So, when we say a scholar is very knowledgeable, what we usually mean is that he has a mastery over these disciplines and, as a result, a better understanding of the first two sources than other people. Gaining knowledge in Islam is analogous to driving a car with a dirty windscreen. As you learn new things, the screen gradually clears up.

Studying never ends for the student I recall sitting in our year 6 class with ceiling fans blowing from above in the humid heat of Karachi's summer, thinking how I can't wait until I qualify and can relax like everyone else. Little did I know that reading, teaching, and writing would never be over for me; in fact, I would enjoy acquiring and imparting knowledge. Our teachers would always tell us that just because you finished a course doesn't imply you're done. The reality is that your true academic life begins once you leave those gates. These words have repeatedly surfaced in my life, reminding me of the hard work that scholars put in to ensure that we can reap the benefits of their efforts. But what happens to those who abandon their pursuit and are content with what they have learned? Those who feel comfortable browsing through articles written by others or simply listening to online arguments leave me with a disappointing feeling of what has been squandered and what could have been. Some graduates are extremely talented, but these are only a few. Others are blessed to be born into families of scholars, who profit from such academic settings. This just means that the majority of us will need to work harder to serve Allah's Deen. My advice to graduates is to never give up hope in their abilities, especially if they have dedicated a significant amount of their lives to learning the Arabic language and sacred Islamic subjects. When I graduated, I focused on filling in the gaps in my comprehension of each subject and improving the most fundamental texts I studied. Try to avoid super advanced talks until you have a thorough comprehension of the basic and intermediate materials. Otherwise, you'll be stuck in a never-ending cycle of trying to figure out who is correct and engaging in passionate, pointless debates. Avoid all hot debates and famous social media personas as much as possible. Engaging in such trends usually results in spiritual ills that feed the ego while providing little peace in the heart. Most importantly, I would recommend finding good, humble mentors and keeping in touch with them on a regular basis to seek guidance them on issues that perplex you.

The Blessing of Having a Close Teacher Whenever I read about the lives of Sahabah, Tabieen, or any other historical figure, I find it fascinating to learn about their relationships with other people and the people who shaped them. Since the early years of Islam, learning has always involved sharing experiences and habits more than just knowledge. Words like "learning the Adab [manners]," "sitting at the feet of experts," "making dua for them after prayers," "disagreeing with them but showing humility," and so on would be used by scholars. I know that I was never able to express to all of my teachers how much I loved, respected, and felt for them. Sometimes, when I would say Uhibbuka Fillah to the people I was fortunate enough to be very close to, tears would well up in my eyes. I didn't realise until I became a teacher that occasionally, my own students might want to express how much they value our relationship. I'm not sure whose prayer was heard in order for me to be so blessed to have these teachers. I remember that I used to go over any book that my teacher assigned. When my teacher asked if I would like to study the same books with him on one occasion, even though I had already studied a number of books, I would immediately respond, "Of course, please," as though I had never studied them before. These are some suggestions that I would have told myself if I could have met myself eighteen years ago: 1. Learn as much as possible about your teacher's journey in the search of knowledge 2. Request that your teacher, before beginning the book, impart the science to you in their own words. 3. Discuss with your teacher about the best way to approach the books you want to study 4. Ask your teachers what problems they faced and how they overcame them after graduation 5. Ask them to help you find your goals and objectives 6. Try to spend as much time as possible with them, even if it means running the odd errand for them May Allah raise our teachers' standards

something I wrote a while back... Your posts and words influence the image of Islam. I discovered the website of 'an ex-Muslim' today. As much as I despise reading the filthy manner in which they typically express their view of Islam, I felt the need to read some of his essays in order to understand what brought him to where he is. My concern is not with people having the right to their own opinions, whatever they may be, but with the malicious attacks they make on Islamic topics, which cause hatred to develop among both Muslims and non-Muslims. The fundamental issues they raise are rooted in a misunderstanding of Islam. Women in Islam may be perceived as negative, downtrodden, second-class citizens as a result of a slip of the finger. It just causes individuals to see Islam through a distorted lens, removing them from the actual teachings. This is only one example of how many individuals use derogatory phrases to explain or imply enforcing hijab. I believe that everybody can speak about Islam to the best of their abilities. Scholars do not have the exclusive right to speak about Islam. When things are uncertain, however, scholars must be consulted. As Muslims, we must remember to seek expert advice before sharing our opinions on issues. You will be questioned about your words as well as your actions. If you have a negative influence on others, you will bear a portion of their load, as will all those impacted by your comments. When reading scholars' writings, you will see that they were very careful with how they worded their works. Later scholars made corrections where they thought fit, as seen by the footnotes. Yes, you will find experts who have said things in the past, however, it is critical to examine these remarks with the following in mind: 1. Context. 2. Historical context 3. Geographic location and society 4. Political climate 5. Who is saying this? 6. Every human, including scholars, were susceptible to bias and errors. This message is for myself, first and foremost, to be careful with what I say, then for all the scholars who talk to the public, and finally for all the other Muslims who feel compelled to explain Islam in their own words. Knowledge is the core of religion, so consider where you acquire your religion. I pray we can convey the message of Islam with wisdom and understanding

If you still believe that the world does not need Islam and can be a nice place with rogue states and nutjobs leading the governments we live under without a robust system of accountability by Allah, you are living in your own bubble, which will soon burst.

The most popular 'short-term' Muslim influencers will be those who address issues that feed their followers' egos and ignorance. Experts will never win them over in an online back-and-forth debate because they sing to the choir. But eventually they devolve

If teachers do not provide safe spaces for students to ask questions, they will be hindered by how much they benefit from the lessons and will seek answers elsewhere.

Unfortunately I won't be able to have livestream today Inshallah will start from next week as normal

Having 'husn Dhann' [positive assumptions] about others demonstrates emotional intelligence and maturity in faith. Jumping to conclusions without considering all possibilities is what makes you weak in life and self-centered.

Surah Hijr