Studying and busying [oneself] with [seeking] knowledge is [a means to] affirming that which is present [of knowledge] and acquiring that which has been lost [of knowledge].
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Positive determination
Whoever does not possess a determination for [anything] other than [fulfilling the desires of] his stomach and his private parts, then he is considered from amongst the beasts…
The minds of men
The minds of the men are at the tips of their pens.
Recommended books of Fiqh for the lay-Muslim
What are the books of fiqh from which the lay-Muslim can benefit from?
Smart studying
…and smart study of a topic for an hour is more beneficial than to read and memorise for hours, rather days.
Take the best from every thing
Knowledge is more than what can be enumerated, so take the best from every thing.
Fear of fame and popularity
If more than four [students] sat with Abul-’Aaliyah, he would get up and leave.
Who taught you good manners?
[I learnt them] myself. If I see anyone [who is] good, [then] I draw near to him, and if I see anyone [who is] ill-mannered, [then] I keep away from him.
I reviewed the Qur.aan three times
I reviewed the Qur.aan with Ibn ‘Abbaas three times. I would stop him at every aayah, and ask him about what it was revealed, and how it was [revealed].
He memorised an aayah a day
Yahya ibn Waththaab read the entire Qur.aan to ‘Ubayd ibn Nudhaylah – a companion of ‘Alqamah, and with him he memorised an aayah every day.