Gradual Stages in Seeking Islamic Knowledge
The Importance of Gradual Stages in Seeking Islamic Knowledge Zaynabbegim G’aybullayeva International Open University Introduction In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to the Lord of all worlds. Prayers and peace be upon our Prophet, Muhammad, his family and all of his companions. Seeking Islamic knowledge is one of the beloved deeds to Allah. Understanding its importance and knowing to apply correct method in studying and teaching is of paramount importance with regards to knowledge. Although there are various methods of learning, this paper will cover the importance of seeking knowledge and implementing the gradual method in it. The Importance of Seeking Knowledge When the Qur’an was revealed to our prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the first word was “Iqra” - that is, to read. This word alone conveys great messages and we can say that it explain the virtue of Islam in some sense. As a person seeks knowledge, reads and contemplates a...