Shaykh Muqbil’s Advice to the Student of Knowledge – Abu Al-Ḥasan Mālik

Abu Al-Ḥasan Mālik

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—and may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels, and grant him peace and security—likewise to his family, Companions, and true followers.

[Summer Conference July 2024] Shaykh Muqbil’s Advice to the Student of Knowledge – Abu Al-Ḥasan Mālik حفظه الله. Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during lesson one:

– Explanation of Shaykh Muqbil’s (رحمه الله) advice to the student of knowledge, with proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah and examples from our noble Salaf:
– 1. Sincerity.
– 2. Patience in acquiring knowledge, revising it, preserving it and conveying it.
– 3. Taqwā of Allāh.
– 4. Continuing and persevering in seeking knowledge.
– 5. Humility for the sake of Allāh and leaving off arrogance.

 

Some points discussed during lesson two:

– Explanation of Shaykh Muqbil’s (رحمه الله) advice to the student of knowledge, with proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah and examples from our noble Salaf [cont’d]:
– 6. Gratitude to the scholars and supplicating for them.
– 7. Staying far away from the People of Innovation and their works.
– 8. Being keen on associating with the righteous and the people of virtue.
– 9. Preserving one’s time and health.
– 10. Focusing on the Arabic language.
– 11. Traveling in the path of knowledge.
– 12. Staying far away from blind following.
– 13. Remaining far away from disputation/argumentation.
– 14. Verifying evidences before issuing verdicts.

Questions:
1. Is it from bad manners to say “akhī” to an ‘ālim?
2. What would you advise a student to do in preparation for studying abroad in a university in Saudi Arabia?
3. What do you say to a person who warns the people from coming to this conference so they can avoid the politics?

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