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Bismillah and assalamualaikum

Everyone.

My name is Dhaiyan Wafiy Bin Noor Azlan. Im from Bandar Baru Bangi and curently majoring in foundation of Engineering in CFS IIUM, Gambang

Currently in my

First semester.

My Matric Number is 251630 and my usrah section is 130.

Phone number: 0123091599

Email : dhaiyan.azlan@gmail.com

Instagram : dhaiyan_azlan

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Week 1: Adab in Seeking Knowledge

“one of the keys to purifying the heart is to adorn oneself with good morals”

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Ten Adab of Seekers of Knowledge
by Ayaz Siddiqui
Recently, I've been taking an interest in learning about manners that every person, Muslim or Non-Muslim should adopt. Islam has a lot to offer in this area, through the examples of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) as well as his Companions. The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said "The only reason I have been sent is to perfect good manners". What piqued my interest in this area was my interest in the topic of Tazkiyyah, which I have been interested in for a number of years.

In pursuit of learning more about Tazkiyyah, I bought "Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart." In this book, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf provides commentary on Imam al-Mawlud's Matharat al-Qalb. In this book, Shaykh Hamza provides commentary on the following verses from Imam Mawlud's work:
"I begin by starting with the heart of beginnings, For it the highest and noblest of beginnings."
Commenting on these two lines, Shaykh Hamza informs us that, as is often the case, we have lost some intricacies of these two verses due to translation. Focusing in on "heart of beginnings", the word for beginning in Arabic is ba'du and the word for heart in Arabic is qalb. Another meaning of qalb in Arabic is to reverse, so in Arabic this phrase can also be read as "qalb ba'du" or "reverse beginning". If we take this literally, what happens if we reverse the word ba'du? In Arabic, we get the word adaab, which means to be courteous, but also to have good manners, morals, etiquettes, etc.

"...one of the keys to purifying the heart is to adorn oneself with good morals..."

- Ayaz Siddiqui -

After reading Shaykh Hamza's commentary where he points out this hidden gem and commented upon it, I realized that one of the keys to purifying the heart is to adorn oneself with good morals, characteristics, etiquettes, and manners.

In order to learn more about the topic of manners, I recently registered for the Prophetic Conduct: Islamic Manners in Everyday Life. Before the course started, we received a lecture describing the Ten Adab of Seekers of Knowledge given by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (hafidhahullah). My notes on this lecture are below. If I left anything out, mistyped anything, or misunderstood anything, it is from my own shortcomings.

In this lecture Shaykh Faraz expounds upon five outward manners seekers of knowledge must adopt as well as five inner manners.
The Five Outward Manners of Seeking Knowledge
1. Repeat and Review

Commenting on this advice, Shaykh Faraz tells us that by repetition, even donkeys learn so there is no reason why we humans cannot learn through repetition.

What do you have to review?

Key Concepts, conditions, and integrals because if you understand these clearly, you understand what you are studying

Definitions (e.g. What is ghusl? What is wudu? What is wiping?)

Shaykh Adib Kallas (rahimahullah) said that matters are known by their definitions.

So, it is of utmost importance that one learns the definitions of what is being studying.

Definitions bring out the meanings of things

2. Take Notes

Take notes while listening, but also make your own notes on readings that are prescribed or supplemental material described in the lecture

Have pen and paper to jot down the most important things described or items to be researched at a later time

Diagram what you are studying because diagramming helps to visual concepts

Diagramming helps you actively engage in what you are learning.

A seeker of knowledge is called a seeker because they are an active participant in learning. The term "seeker" means that you are the one who is searching and acquiring knowledge. You are not being sought for knowledge.
Example: Seekers ask "What else can and should we be reading?" when studying a topic with a teacher.

3. Ask!

The Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, "The cure for confusion is but to ask".

We shouldn't be scared to ask questions from our teachers because if we don't ask, it may lead to confusion and misunderstanding. Questions should, however, be asked with the proper etiquette and manners.

Asking is half of knowledge

Part of why it is half of knowledge is to know how to ask a question, and the right way of asking questions

Ask also to confirm what you do understand because Ilm is decisive knowledge so it is imperative to make sure your understanding is correct.

4. Extra Readings

You must do extra readings in a guided way, not randomly.

The strong student of knowledge is one who learns the core of their knowledge through teachers but at the same time they continue reading to gain breadth of knowledge.

You can potentially read many things, but you would be foolish to read books above your current level Ilm. So, ask what is appropriate

Anytime you are studying one book, try to read a similar book on the same level

5. Prepare for class

The best way to prepare for a class is to prepare so much that you know the subject better than the teacher

It is important to prepare for class, just as you prepare to go to school or work.

It is best to read and understand the text of the section being discussed, however, if nothing else, read over the text of the section.

When reading, you may encounter questions which you can then ask when given the opportunity

Many Ulema say that one should prepare for five hours for each one hour of class, however, others have recommended less time for preparation.

The Five Inward Manners of Seeking Knowledge 1. Intention

Have a high intention of why you are seeking knowledge. Is it to seek the pleasure of Allah (may He be exalted), or are you seeking knowledge to show off?
2. Clear & Defined Goals

Have a clear sense of what you are seeking, and define what your goals are for seeking knowledge. What are you trying to achieve? How are you going to go about seeking knowledge? Do you want to be able to teach others?
3. Veneration

Have a deep, unshakeable respect for scholars (even when we disagree), writings of scholars, books (which are the vessels containing the water of guidance), and even knowledge itself

Scholars are inheritors of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace)

Disrespect of Ulema is sickness of our times

Have wudu when studying

4. Adab (Manners)

Have proper adab (manners) - you can only have adab if you learn about it
5. Consistency

Learn something every day and review every day. Our lives are busy, but at the same time we should set aside some time every day to learn

Seeking knowledge should become intrinsic for the true seeker
Part of consistency is to have a routine

BONUS: Always act upon knowledge learned
Siddiqui is an IT professional working in the DC Metropolitan area and an avid seeker of knowledge.

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Ten Adab of Seekers of Knowledge - Notes by Ayaz Siddiqui

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Ten Adab of Seekers of Knowledge by Ayaz Siddiqui Recently, I've been taking an interest in learning about manners that every person, Muslim or Non-Muslim should adopt. Islam has a lot to offer in this area, through the examples of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) as well as his Companions.

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Week 2: Hadith Jibril

A hadith of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad

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Week 3&4: Pillars of Iman

Iman is a firm belief or faith arising out of knowledge and conviction.

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What I wish that I gained from this Usrah session is I wish that I will improve to be a better person in gaining as many as religious knowledge as possible.Also,I wish that with all the commitments that I have put into this Usrah session will be benefited for others in gaining knowledge too.In this Usrah session, 1 hope that 1 can help others in finding their religious path to become a better person spiritually. I think that's all from me, Thank You Very Much.

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What I hope is Usrah session can be more flexible and for the programs to be more fun with creativity embedded in the input added through the lectures during Usrah especially Ibadah Camp.I also hope that more input can be delivered through the Naqib with a twist of more fun and creative way without being too dependent at the slides or any interactive media

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In this video collabaration, I act as the one of the characters that show no symphathy in helping his friends. What I learn is,as a Muslim we need to help each other who are in needs to strengthen the bond between us Muslim brothers and sisters.

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In this video collabaration, I act as the one of the characters that show no symphathy in helping his friends. What I learn is,as a Muslim we need to help each other who are in needs to strengthen the bond between us Muslim brothers and sisters.

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I have learned that the wisdom behind acts of worship which are Ṣalāh, Ṣawm, Zakāh, and Ḥajj goes far beyond ritual, as each practice nurtures sincerity, discipline, empathy, and generosity, while purifying the soul and strengthening taqwā; together, they shape moral character, protect against sin, and guide believers toward closeness with Allah and His pleasure.

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I have learned that preparing for ṣalāh with khushūʿ involves understanding its foundations and conditions of obligation and validity, the essential pillars (rukun), sunnah practices, and actions that invalidate or diminish prayer while also mastering wuḍūʾ and tayammum as means of purification beyond the technical aspects, true khushūʿ is achieved through humility, focus, and awareness of standing before Allah, which requires removing distractions, performing proper preparation, understanding the recitations, and maintaining calmness and sincerity so that prayer becomes not only valid but deeply transformative in nurturing discipline, purity, and closeness to Allah

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I have learned that ṣalāh with khushūʿ is the soul of prayer, shaping Islamic character through submission (ṭāʿah), self-reflection (muḥāsabah), inner struggle (jihād al-nafs), modesty (ʿiffah), and humility (tawāḍuʿ). Khushūʿ means presence of heart and mind before Allah, not just physical movements, and it strengthens the believer’s relationship with Allah, prevents sinful behavior, and builds discipline and sincerity. By striving against distractions, reflecting on one’s deeds, guarding against immorality, and humbling oneself in sujūd, ṣalāh transforms both the heart and daily actions, cultivating obedience, moral integrity, and a strong Islamic personality that lives beyond the prayer itself.

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I learned that fasting is a prescribed act of worship meant to nurture taqwā (mindfulness of Allah), reminding believers of their faith and connecting them to earlier communities. It teaches patience (ṣabr) in obedience, avoiding prohibitions, and enduring trials, while also instilling mercy and empathy (raḥmah) by making one feel the hunger of the less fortunate and encouraging generosity. Al-Ghazālī explained its levels: the basic abstention from food and intimacy, the higher level of guarding the body from sins, and the optimal level of purifying the heart from worldly distractions—showing that true fasting is both physical restraint and spiritual refinement.