Seeking Knowledge from Books and Tapes, and Advice for the Student of Knowledge
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Question:
This questioner, Abu Ibrahīm, says: Shaykh, is it sufficient for the student to acquire knowledge through reading from the books of Islamic law, research, and other things that benefit him in his life? And what do you advise the student of knowledge?
Answer:
Knowledge is not derived from books and tapes, but one benefits from books and tapes; however, one does not speak about them or consider them his Shaykh. It is necessary to acquire knowledge from the scholars.
This questioner, Abu Ibrahīm, says: Shaykh, is it sufficient for the student to acquire knowledge through reading from the books of Islamic law, research, and other things that benefit him in his life? And what do you advise the student of knowledge?
Answer:
Knowledge is not derived from books and tapes, but one benefits from books and tapes; however, one does not speak about them or consider them his Shaykh. It is necessary to acquire knowledge from the scholars.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/151 — archive.org (20:47)
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