NEW SERIES: Majalis Ilmiyyah | #1 Building a Library | Ust. Tim Humble & Sh. Abu Bakr Al-Khalafi

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Introducing "Majalis Ilmiyyah", our brand new series on issues that matter to students of Islamic knowledge. In every episode, our teachers discuss topics students rarely hear about on social platforms: the challenges, the methods, and the moments of growth that unfold within circles of knowledge. These conversations, often discussed only among serious full-time students of knowledge, are now brought to you so that every aspiring learner can benefit and walk that path with understanding. In this first episode, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble and Sheikh Abu Bakr Al-Khalafi open that door with a deep discussion about books, the lifelong companion of every student’s journey. Together, they explore: - How should a student build their library? - What is the right way to approach and read a book? - How do scholars choose the right print and commentary, and how should a student approach them? - How can reading with purpose shape who you become as a student of knowledge? If you have ever felt lost between bookshelves, unsure how to study or what to read next, this episode will help you find direction, with the permission of Allah. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Your Maktabah: A Reflection of Who You Are 06:46 Approaching the Stages of Reading 09:40 The Student’s Beginning with Books 17:33 First Steps After Buying a Book 24:47 What to Look for in a Print (Tab'ah) 30:57 How the Student Approaches Books 39:41 The Student’s Stage of Tasawwur 44:22 How to Write in Your Books 50:41 The Next Stage: Studying Evidences 58:37 Writing and Linking Evidences 01:00:58 The Last Stage: Where Everything Connects 01:02:26 The Role of Books of Fatawa 01:05:01 The Growth of a Student’s Library 01:08:00 The Role of Reference Books 01:14:19 Building a Reading Habit Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge #islamicbooks