Dangers of Satiation (آفاتُ الشِّبْع)
The Prophet says that one of the major causes of the unaccepted supplication of the believer is that he eats foods that are unlawful.
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Branches of knowledge and Prioritization (علوم اللغة وتحديد الأولويات)
According to the Islamic jurisprudence view, there are two types of obligations: Fard Ain and Fard Kifaya. Those obligations that are individually responsible are called Fard Ain such as five times prayers and Ramadan fasting. Those obligations that are collectively responsible are called Fard Kifaya such as calling for five times prayers in a mosque. Seeking knowledge also either Fard Ain or Fard Kifaya
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Respecting The Teacher (تَوقِير المعلم)
A teacher must master every branch of knowledge. Some branches depend upon talent while others depend upon a Master. Reading the Quran, Fiqh, Aqedah and Tasawwuf are some of the critical subjects that can only be learned through a master. As for a student of religion, his teacher plays an important role in shaping his personality and imparting knowledge. The student should seek the help of the teacher wherever he finds difficulty in understanding a text.
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Six Character of Great Scholars (ستِّ خِصالٍ للعلَماء)
. The six most prominent scholars are: 1. Zuhd(asceticism) 2. Salah (righteousness) 3. Ibada (worship) 4. Action upon beneficial knowledge 5. Fiqh (Study of Islamic jurisprudence) 6. The intention of getting Allah’s satisfaction by educating the people But scholars of today follow these great scholars in only one character: that is the study of Islamic
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Signs of true scholar (علاماتُ عُلَمَاءِ الآخرَة)
“An action of one man in front of a thousand men is more effective than the saying of a thousand men to one man.”
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Signs of bad students (علامات طلاب السوء)
He says scholars of evil nature deserve punishment because such a character is a sin. When studying, the intent should be very clear and genuine.
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Bad Scholars (عُلمَاءُ السُّوءُ)
If anyone seeks knowledge to use it in vying with the learned, or disputing with the foolish, or to attract men’s attention to himself, God will bring him into hell.
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Importance of knowledge (أهَمِّيّةُ العِلم)
In the above lines, he highlights some important facts about Islamic scholars and students. Scholars are given great respect and admiration, provided that their intentions are sincere and genuine.
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Dhuha Prayer (صلاة الضُّحَى)
The Author makes an important point here by saying that one should offer Dhuha prayer (forenoon prayer) by remembering about sudden death. It is possible that sudden death can come at any time. One should be prepared to face death by doing as many good deeds as possible. Remembering of death increases the quality of the worship and it increases the sincerity of the worshippers.
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Etiquettes of students (آدَابُ المتعلم)
Here, a reciter of the Quran refers to a student of knowledge or one who is on the path of seeking knowledge and Allah’s satisfaction.
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