Relying on Books and Tapes in Seeking Knowledge
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Question:
Is it sufficient for a student of knowledge to seek knowledge through tapes and books, or is it obligatory for him to attend the gatherings of the scholars?
Answer:
Seeking knowledge from books and tapes is not sufficient. However, you benefit from books and tapes, but you must not make this your method for seeking knowledge. It is necessary to have scholars; it is necessary to take knowledge from the scholars. Receiving knowledge by transmission is not the same as reading and studying; it is by receiving it from the scholars. Yes.
Is it sufficient for a student of knowledge to seek knowledge through tapes and books, or is it obligatory for him to attend the gatherings of the scholars?
Answer:
Seeking knowledge from books and tapes is not sufficient. However, you benefit from books and tapes, but you must not make this your method for seeking knowledge. It is necessary to have scholars; it is necessary to take knowledge from the scholars. Receiving knowledge by transmission is not the same as reading and studying; it is by receiving it from the scholars. Yes.
Source
فضل العلماء ومكانتـهم — alfawzan.live (1:07:40)
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