Jadwal for the Halqahs [learning sessions] of the weekly Ijtima’ (overseas), 13 June 2019

1. Short Bayan on different topics: 5 minutes

2. Memorising Du’a: 5 minutes

3. Fikr-e-Madinah: 5 minutes

4. Total duration: 15 minutes

Madani pearls of studying

٭ Always keep away from such books, booklets and newspapers consisting of indecent pictures and immoral content that pose a risk to your Iman.

(Mutala’ah Kya, Kyun aur Kaysay?, pp. 29)

٭ In order to learn about the blessed life-histories of the pious predecessors and to adopt their righteous deeds, it is also necessary to read the books containing information about their blessed lives. (Ibid, pp. 33)

٭ Imam Ghazali رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه has stated: When you are going to seek any branch of knowledge or read anything, it is better that your knowledge and study bring about Tazkiyah Nafs (purification of the self) and spiritual reformation. (Ibid, pp. 32)

٭ Like medicines are taken and Wazaaif (Islamic invocations) are recited for strengthening memory, the act of reading is also a prescription for it. (Ibid, pp. 36)

٭ Try to keep a book with you every time as whenever you get any opportunity, read some pages of it, and by adopting this habit, one will keep engaged in the company of book. (Ibid, pp. 36)

٭ After finishing a book, it is recommended to give a bird’s eye view from start to end to what you have read and learned. Keep its summary commit to your memory. (Ibid, pp. 112)