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· Lesson 7 of 50
The book of the elegance of knowledge among the wise | Episode (7) | The literature of sitting with scholars
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
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“Is he who payeth adoration in the watches of the night, prostrate and standing, bewaring of the Hereafter and hoping for the mercy of his Lord, (to be accounted equal with a disbeliever)? Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Are those who know equal with those who know not? But only men of understanding will pay heed.” (39:9)
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The Splendor of Knowledge according to the Sages.
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By Dr. Hamzah Ibn Fayi' Al Fathi.
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May Allah preserve him.
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The Etiquette of Sitting with Scholars.
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Al-Hasan Ibn 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with them both, said:
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He who passed away in the year fifty-one after the Hijrah.
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He said to his son:
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"O my son,
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when you sit with scholars,
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be more eager to listen than you are to speak.
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Learn the art of good listening,
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just as you learn the art of silence.
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Do not interrupt anyone’s hadith, even if it is long,
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until they conclude."
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The scholars are your mentors from whom you have studied.
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So, when you are in their presence,
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attend with tranquility and dignity.
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Do not argue or interrupt,
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until they grant you permission to speak.
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Master the technique of knowledge,
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before speaking, debating, or correcting.
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How beautiful it is for a student to be attentive, turning toward his teacher with complete politeness and reverence,
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giving him his full attention,
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engaging with his mind, and listening with care.
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Among the etiquettes, also,
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is complete and attentive listening,
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which is done with intellect, appreciation, and a desire to benefit.
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We learn this just as we learn the art of absolute silence,
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in which there is no speech or debate.
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Another is to show proper conduct toward the speaker,
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even if their speech is long and their words are many,
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as long as they hold the rank of a teacher
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and are engaged in teaching and benefiting others.
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One should listen to them without annoyance or impatience,
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recording their words and noting their benefits,
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because knowledge requires patience and concern,
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not laziness or avoidance.
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One should not leave except for a necessity.
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Regarding the etiquette of the gathering in the Sunnah,
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consider the hadith of the three men.
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It is recorded in the two Sahih collections on the authority of Abu Waqid Al-Laythi, may Allah be pleased with him,
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that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,
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was sitting in the mosque with people around him,
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when three men approached.
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Two of them came forward to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him,
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and one went away.
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He stood before the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him.
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As for one of the two,
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he saw a gap in the circle and sat in it.
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As for the other, he sat behind them.
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As for the third, he turned away and left.
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When the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, finished, he said:
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"Shall I not tell you about the three men?
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As for one of them,
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he sought refuge with Allah, so Allah gave him refuge.
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As for the other,
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he was shy, so Allah was shy with him.
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As for the other,
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he turned away, so Allah turned away from him."
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Al-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
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"As for the third, he turned away, so Allah turned away from him,"
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meaning He did not show him mercy.
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It is also said that He was displeased with him.
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This is understood to mean that he left out of aversion,
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not due to an excuse or necessity.
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Peace.