Thirst for Knowledge
Thirst and Ambition to Seek Knowledge Knowledge is a vast ocean, and the seeker will never attain all of it. You should not be frustrated by the little you know, however this should not...
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Sincerity in Seeking Knowledge
Sincerity and purity are interwoven. Purity of intention leads to sincerity in one’s action, and sincerity in action will in turn bring further purity of the heart. The student must be sincere to himself...
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Purity in Seeking Knowledge
‘Everything has a fruit, and the fruit of knowledge is being closer to Allah’. Rabi’ah al Adawiyya; great female scholar once said this, and a poet once commented that if you have impurities in...
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How to Nurture Students
How to Get the Best from Students Islam has placed a burden of responsibility on the shoulder of all people, from none may be excused. The Prophet (peace be on him) of Allah said:...
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Teaching at the Right Pace
Keeping the Audience Engaged Space out Lessons, Lectures and Circles The gathering of knowledge should not be every day because this will cause the student of knowledge to become weary. It was recorded...
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Why Islamic Teaching Should Be in Touch with Reality
A scholar must be aware of the reality in order to give rulings specific to locations, times and the reality of people.
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Being Wise Enough to Say ‘I Don’t Know’
Knowing the Limits of your Knowledge Knowledge is a trust; the one who has knowledge should not betray what Allah has entrusted him with. A teacher should not deceive or misguide his student by...
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Why So Sad?
Why So Sad? O you who believe, do not be down-beat or in a state of despair. Allah fashioned you with His own Two Hands. He made you, but He is not in need of...
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How to remain humble when you gain knowledge
Humility is knowing that knowledge is not yours There is no room for arrogance in Islam. No one can assume they are better than others or look down on them. One cannot assume that their...
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Looking the Part – Why Beauty should be External as well as Internal
Allah is Beautiful and loves Beauty Islam encourages the Muslims to stand out among people, readily distinguishable by their dress, appearance and behaviour, so that they will be a good example, worthy of the...
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Setting a Good Example – Winning Hearts before Winning Minds
Why Spreading Knowledge is linked to Good Character People with soft hearts and gentle natures are the ones whom Allah loves the most amongst His creation. The Messenger of Allah (peace be on him)...
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Belonging to Respected Professions
Why Teachers should belong to Respected Professions In the lengthy introduction of Sahih Muslim, Imam Muslim makes mention that it is impermissible for knowledge seekers to humiliate themselves. They should avoid entering professions that...
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How the Reward for Teaching depends on Intention alone
The Importance of having the Right Intention Purity of intention is one of the most important ingredients a teacher requires. He must be honest with himself and sincere with Allah Almighty about the true...
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Materialism vs Everlasting Reward
The Connection between Abstinence and Knowledge Counter intuitively, instead of pursuing material gain, the best teachers of deen practice zuhud; abstaining from the quest for the perks of worldly life and possessing little of...
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What Qualities does a Teacher of Deen Need?
What Qualities a Teacher of Deen Should Have The observation of Allah Almighty, in the life of a teacher, is perhaps the single most important aspect a teacher should have; the others are secondary...
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