how do i know who is the best teacher for me?
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How Do I Know Who is The Best Teacher for Me?

Identifying the Right Teacher Different Types of Teacher There are many different types of scholars in our midst today. Some scholars are strict and literal in their understanding, some liberal and reforming, some practical and balanced, some politically minded, some spiritually orientated, some self taught (desktop scholar), some well-known and others not so well-known. The…

dedication and commitment in the pursuit of knowledge

Dedication and Commitment in the Pursuit of Knowledge

Dedication and Commitment Knowledge is not something you will attain with ease or being passive by sitting and relaxing, rather it is attained by being active in seeking it from the sources, making sacrifice in your efforts and time. The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him) said:  ’Surely knowledge is only attained by seeking…

why not to rush the pursuit of knowledge
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Why can’t we rush the Pursuit of Knowledge

Not Trying to Attain the Impossible If you feel frustrated in pursuing knowledge, it is worth thinking again, as knowledge is not something we can acquire overnight. It is a consistent approach that brings the seeds of knowledge to bloom.  Slow and Steady One must apply gentleness and proceed in a slow and calm manner…

Fear in Islam: Allah's Favour

Fear in Islam: Allah’s Favours Being Denied or Granted (part 2)

Fear the Denial of Allah’s Favour One of the legitimate fears Muslims should have is being included in those who deny the favours of Allah; the ones who are ungrateful of the favours that they have received. Kufr – linguistically means to cover something, farmers are called kuffars because they cover the seeds with earth….

fear in islam

Fear in Islam: Deeds Alone are Not Sufficient to Earn Entry to Jannah (part 1)

Not Relying on Your Deeds as Your Ticket to Paradise There are 9 legitimate types of fear which Imam Muhasibi, the influential scholar from Basra renowned for his introspection, explored in his work on fear and hope. The first fear is fearing how our good deeds will counted and how we viewed them. Fearing deeds…

The right way and the wrong way to fear Allah

The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Fear Allah

Good Fear and Bad Fear When we read this word khawf, we have a common conception or misconception about its meaning. Some of our construct of what khawf, especially with regards to the deen or Allah Almighty is perhaps not healthy and not correct. Yet, from childhood the concept of fearing Allah Almighty is through…