The Book of Knowledge (Volume 1) – Virtues & Etiquettes of Seeking Knowledge by Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen

The Book of Knowledge (Volume 1) – Virtues & Etiquettes of Seeking Knowledge by Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen

The Book of Knowledge (Volume 1) by Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih Al-Uthaymeen is a foundational Islamic work that highlights the importance and virtues of seeking knowledge in Islam. This insightful book serves as a guide for students of knowledge, focusing on the correct intentions, etiquettes, and practical steps required to acquire beneficial knowledge. It also discusses effective learning methods and warns against common mistakes that can hinder a seeker’s progress. Rooted in the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah, the book provides clarity and direction for both beginners and advanced learners. With its simple yet impactful style, it is an essential companion for anyone striving to grow in understanding and practice of Islam.

From Author:

This book is intended to be an important companion to the sincere student of knowledge; highlighting the virtues of seeking knowledge, the etiquettes of doing the means which assist in acquiring knowledge. Other areas covered include the extremely important aspects of the paths to acquiring knowledge in addition to the mistakes against which precaution must be taken whist seeking knowledge.

Content:

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من سلك طريقا يلتس فيه علا سهل الله له به طريقا إلى الجنة كتاب العلم
The Book of Knowledge
Volume One
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen
may Allaah have mercy upon him
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Contents
Translator's Dedication.
Translator's Note to First Edition
The Importance of Learning the Arabic Language
Biography of Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
1. His Lineage
2. His Place of Birth..
3. His Early Life
4. His Precedence in Knowledge.
5. His Books on the Subject of Aqeedah
6. His Death.
Chapter One
Part One-Definition of Knowledge.
Part Two-The Virtues of (Seeking) Knowledge.
Part Three - The Ruling Regarding Seeking Knowledge..
Chapter Two.
Part One - Etiquettes of a Student of Knowledge.
1. Sincerity of Intention for the Sake of Allaah Alone
2. The Removal of Ignorance from Himself and from Others.
3. Advocating the Sharee'ah.
4. Tolerance and Patience in Matters of Differences of Opinion
5. Action Based upon Knowledge
6. The Call to Allaah.
7. Wisdom.
8. The Student of Knowledge is Patient in Seeking Knowledge.
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Part Two-Religious Verdicts related to Seeking Knowledge.
Part Three-Points of Benefit and Treatises..
Appendices
Appendix I - Sayings of the Imaams regarding following the Sunnah
and ignoring their views contradictory to it.
1. Imaam Abu Haneefah.
2. Imaam Maalik ibn Anas..
3. Imaam ash-Shaafi'ee.
4. Imaam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Appendix II - List of over 130 books recommended for students of
knowledge
1. Stage One - Beginner.
2. Stage Two - Intermediate.
3. Stage Three-Advanced..
Appendix III - List of over 300 further books recommended for
students of knowledge.
Glossary of Arabic Terms
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9. Respecting the Scholars and their Positions
10. Holding Steadfast to the Quraan and the Sunnah.
11. Verification and Firmness.
12. Taking Care to Understand the Quraan and the Sunnah.
Part Two-Means Which Assist in Acquiring Knowledge.
1. Taqwa - Fear of Allaah and Devotion to Him...
2. Perseverance and Consistency in Seeking Knowledge..
3. Memorising and Preserving
4. Accompanying the Scholars.
Chapter Three.
Part One-Paths to Acquiring Knowledge
1. Referring to reliable books
2. Referring to a reliable teacher.
1. Jealousy and Envy.
Part Two-Mistakes against which Precautions Must Be Taken.
2. Passing a Religious Verdict without Sound Knowledge.
3. Pride.
4. Being Partial to a Particular Madhhab and Opinion.
5. Putting Oneself Forward Before Being Suitably Qualified.
6. Evil Suspicion
Chapter Four
Part One - Recommended Books for Students of Knowledge.
1. How to conduct yourself with a book.
2. Reading books is of two types
3. Collecting books.
4. Adhering to the important books. 5. Categorising books
6. General books on some areas.
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Part Two
Means Which Assist in Acquiring Knowledge
The means which assist in acquiring knowledge are many; from amongst them we mention (the following):
1. Taqwa - Fear of Allaah and Devotion to Him
This is the Recommendation of Allaah conveyed to the early and later generations amongst His servants, as Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala)
says:
وَلَقَدْ وَصَّيْنَا الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَبَ
مِن قَبْلِكُمْ وَإِيَّاكُمْ أَنِ اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَإِن تَكْفُرُوا فَإِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَنِيًّا حَميدًا
And verily, We have recommended to the people of the Scripture before you, and to you that you fear Allaah, and keep your duty to Him, But if you dis- believe, then unto Allaah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth

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من سلك طريقا يلتس فيه علا سهل الله له به طريقا إلى الجنة كتاب العلم
The Book of Knowledge
Volume One
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen
may Allaah have mercy upon him
Page:02
Contents
Translator's Dedication.
Translator's Note to First Edition
The Importance of Learning the Arabic Language
Biography of Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
1. His Lineage
2. His Place of Birth..
3. His Early Life
4. His Precedence in Knowledge.
5. His Books on the Subject of Aqeedah
6. His Death.
Chapter One
Part One-Definition of Knowledge.
Part Two-The Virtues of (Seeking) Knowledge.
Part Three - The Ruling Regarding Seeking Knowledge..
Chapter Two.
Part One - Etiquettes of a Student of Knowledge.
1. Sincerity of Intention for the Sake of Allaah Alone
2. The Removal of Ignorance from Himself and from Others.
3. Advocating the Sharee'ah.
4. Tolerance and Patience in Matters of Differences of Opinion
5. Action Based upon Knowledge
6. The Call to Allaah.
7. Wisdom.
8. The Student of Knowledge is Patient in Seeking Knowledge.
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Part Two-Religious Verdicts related to Seeking Knowledge.
Part Three-Points of Benefit and Treatises..
Appendices
Appendix I - Sayings of the Imaams regarding following the Sunnah
and ignoring their views contradictory to it.
1. Imaam Abu Haneefah.
2. Imaam Maalik ibn Anas..
3. Imaam ash-Shaafi'ee.
4. Imaam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Appendix II - List of over 130 books recommended for students of
knowledge
1. Stage One - Beginner.
2. Stage Two - Intermediate.
3. Stage Three-Advanced..
Appendix III - List of over 300 further books recommended for
students of knowledge.
Glossary of Arabic Terms
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9. Respecting the Scholars and their Positions
10. Holding Steadfast to the Quraan and the Sunnah.
11. Verification and Firmness.
12. Taking Care to Understand the Quraan and the Sunnah.
Part Two-Means Which Assist in Acquiring Knowledge.
1. Taqwa - Fear of Allaah and Devotion to Him...
2. Perseverance and Consistency in Seeking Knowledge..
3. Memorising and Preserving
4. Accompanying the Scholars.
Chapter Three.
Part One-Paths to Acquiring Knowledge
1. Referring to reliable books
2. Referring to a reliable teacher.
1. Jealousy and Envy.
Part Two-Mistakes against which Precautions Must Be Taken.
2. Passing a Religious Verdict without Sound Knowledge.
3. Pride.
4. Being Partial to a Particular Madhhab and Opinion.
5. Putting Oneself Forward Before Being Suitably Qualified.
6. Evil Suspicion
Chapter Four
Part One - Recommended Books for Students of Knowledge.
1. How to conduct yourself with a book.
2. Reading books is of two types
3. Collecting books.
4. Adhering to the important books. 5. Categorising books
6. General books on some areas.
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Part Two
Means Which Assist in Acquiring Knowledge
The means which assist in acquiring knowledge are many; from amongst them we mention (the following):
1. Taqwa - Fear of Allaah and Devotion to Him
This is the Recommendation of Allaah conveyed to the early and later generations amongst His servants, as Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala)
says:
وَلَقَدْ وَصَّيْنَا الَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْكِتَبَ
مِن قَبْلِكُمْ وَإِيَّاكُمْ أَنِ اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَإِن تَكْفُرُوا فَإِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَنِيًّا حَميدًا
And verily, We have recommended to the people of the Scripture before you, and to you that you fear Allaah, and keep your duty to Him, But if you dis- believe, then unto Allaah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth