Is it sound methodology to be occupied with contemporary books of refutation instead of acquiring knowledge?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some students of knowledge are occupied with reading contemporary books of refutation instead of acquiring knowledge. Is this the sound methodology?

Answer:
No, this is not the sound methodology. The sound methodology is that one seeks knowledge from scholars, either in lessons in the mosques or in schools, colleges, and institutes. One seeks knowledge and does not occupy himself with reading refutations or reading books and perusing them. Yes.