What is the beneficial method that, if a student of knowledge pursues it, he will reach his goal?
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The questioner : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
His EminenceThe Shaykh : What is the beneficial method that, if a student of knowledge follows it, he will attain what he desires, namely reaching the goal in that matter?
The Shaykh : The most important thing is to be sincere in intention to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) in seeking knowledge, so that one does not intend showing off in it, or that one sees one’s status, or that one is pointed to, or that one occupies the heads of the gatherings, or the like of that. One’s intention should be for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) to be a scholar who is beneficial to the Muslim community, guiding them to good. Then, one should choose from among the scholars the one he sees as being closest to making the student understand, most abundant in knowledge, and strongest in faith, according to one’s ability. The scholar whom he studies under will direct him to what he sees as being more complete and better, according to the situation. Yes.
His EminenceThe Shaykh : What is the beneficial method that, if a student of knowledge follows it, he will attain what he desires, namely reaching the goal in that matter?
The Shaykh : The most important thing is to be sincere in intention to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) in seeking knowledge, so that one does not intend showing off in it, or that one sees one’s status, or that one is pointed to, or that one occupies the heads of the gatherings, or the like of that. One’s intention should be for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) to be a scholar who is beneficial to the Muslim community, guiding them to good. Then, one should choose from among the scholars the one he sees as being closest to making the student understand, most abundant in knowledge, and strongest in faith, according to one’s ability. The scholar whom he studies under will direct him to what he sees as being more complete and better, according to the situation. Yes.