It is a must upon those who are pursuing beneficial knowledge, that they should memorize the Book of Allaah [first] and ponders over it. Similarly, he should memorize from the sunnah [the ahadeeth of the Prophet (peace be on him)], as much as he can, and reflect upon them. Furthermore, he should learn Arabic and grammar to the extent that he can express himself correctly and understand the Quran and Sunnah well as also the writings of the Salaf. After this, he should study the views of different scholars, starting with the Companions and then those who came after them, without making any discrimination between them. When they agree on a point, he should stick to it; but when they differ, he should study all the views with an open mind and examine their arguments. { He whom Allah guides, is rightly guided; but he whom He sends astray, for him you will find no Wali (guiding friend) to lead him (to the right Path).} [Quran Surah al-Kahf (18), aayah 17] [Source: al-Ittibaa li Ibn Abee al-Izz (Second Edition, 1405 A.H.), page 88]
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