BENEFIT 187: Pointers on seeking knowledge | Abu Fajr Abdul Fattah ḥafidhahullāh

0:00:27 - Seek knowledge how the Salaf sought knowledge 0:02:28 - Study directly under a Salafi teacher 0:06:39 A- Choose a teacher with good characteristics; such as one who does not seek a reward for his teaching 0:11:20 - Emphasising the importance of seeking knowledge directly under a teacher - Humbling oneself and sitting crosslegged under a teacher is from venerating knowledge. 0:15:40 - Distance learning usually leads to self-amazement 0:19:20 - The one who doesn't seek knowledge with a Sheikh, his Sheikh is Shaytaan! من دخل في العلم وحده خرج وحده 0:23:00 - knowledge is sought through التلقي 0:26:00 - Seeking knowledge requires patience وددنا أن موسى صبر! 0:28:00 - Taking shortcuts leads one to miss out on crucial benefits and vice versa 0:33:00 - Studying online is not like studying face to face! - Distance learning is an alternative for the one who cannot attend physical classes 0:43:00 - There are many online courses nowadays! 0:45:50 - Establish a strong foundation with a teacher before moving on to self-studies. 0:58:00 0:48:40 - Sheikh Fawzān says, the one who seeks knowledge online is not a proper طالب علم, although they may attain some benefit through this method. 0:53:00 - You benefit so much more from attending lessons than online studies - The objectives do not justify the means! 0:57:00 - Online does not produce scholars! 0:58:45 - An online Ijazah/certificatation does not give a true reflection of the reality! 1:01:00 - Attending circles of knowledge in the masjid contains much barakah: (1) tranquility, (2) mercy, (3) angels encircling them, (4) Allah praising them, (5) forgiveness 1:07:55 - Did Sheikh Albani study under anyone?