Companionship, Education, Knowledge, Shaykh

Shaykh vs Google Shaykh [Part 2]

Knowledge is a sea without an end. At best we have only dipped a toe, before we dive in to extract the pearls, perhaps, it is best for everyone’s sake we learn to swim first.   Learning without a Shaykh Every science of Islam is passed down. For instance, let’s take the ‘simplest’ science. The […]

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Companionship, Education, Knowledge, Shaykh

Shaykh vs Google Shaykh [Part 1]

“This is my way, I invite to Allah with insight, I and those who follow me. Glory be to Allah.”  [Yusuf: 10:108] Knowledge is a profession The knowledge of science and mathematics are sought from expert practitioners and teachers in the fields of science and mathematics. The knowledge of social sciences are sought from teachers and […]

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Education, Knowledge, Shaykh

Learning How to Ask

“knowledge is having the right answer. Intelligence is asking the right question.” [Anonymous] Teaching through questions Questioning is a great teaching device. An educator often asks questions to engage his audience, it activates their mind and illicit a partial or a full response. Allah Himself uses questions in the Qur’an to grab people’s attention before informing […]

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Education, Knowledge, Shaykh

Who is an Authentic Shaykh?

“Indeed, this knowledge is the basis of the Religion! So look carefully towards whom you take your Religion from.” [Umar Ibn Al-Khattab] Knowledge is taken from people Knowledge is a profession, and every profession has its experts. Islamic knowledge is taken from a Shuyukh – from the chest of people who received it, who were enlightened […]

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