Most of us have some basic knowledge about Islam, but how about broadening your Islamic knowledge so that you may worship your Lord better, educate people about your religion and thus increase your belief?! For seeking further knowledge there is no motivation better than Paradise itself!   However, for seeking further knowledge there is no motivation better than Paradise itself! Read on… Shortcut # 16 – Reward of gaining knowledge Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “‘Whoever takes a path upon which to obtain knowledge, Allah makes the path to Paradise easy for him.” – (A Sahih Hadith) [Abu `Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan.(Tirmidhi) It was also narrated that Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: ‘The Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever relieves a Muslim of some worldly distress, Allah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection, and whoever conceals (the faults of) a Muslim, Allah will conceal him (his faults) in this world and on the Day of Resurrection. And whoever relieves the burden from a destitute person, Allah will relieve him in this world and the next. Allah will help His slave so long as His slave helps his brother. Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise. No people gather in one of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and teaching it to one another, but the angels will surround them, tranquility will descend upon them, mercy will envelop them and Allah will mention them to those who are with Him. And whoever is hindered because of his bad deeds, his lineage will be of no avail to him.”‘ – ( Sahih ) (Sunan Ibn e Majah, Book of Sunnah, Hadith no 225) Here are some easy ideas you can apply so as to start gaining knowledge:
  1. Start listening to audio lectures on your phone or in your car during your daily commute, while exercising or while doing your daily chores at home,
  2. Dedicate about 10 to 15 minutes daily at bedtime or after your Fajr prayers to read a book on Islam which you would be interested in
  3. Join an easy online Islamic course. There are numerous online courses available now, where you can learn while at your home and at your convenience.
  4. Plan with your friends to meet up weekly or every fortnight so that you can start learning verses from the Holy Qur’an. Or you can join a study circle (‘halaqa’) at your local masjid or Islamic centre. There are many weekly lectures available in Islamic centres worldwide.
  5. Download ‘apps’ for your phone which have a daily reminder to read a Hadith every day.
Do go through our previous Shortcuts to Jannah to find out how you can gain immense rewards with the smallest of actions.   May Allah accept the best of your Duas and Deeds- Amen.   Stay tuned for more shortcuts to Jannah in the coming episodes inshaAllah.   And please remember us in your Dua. By: Haya Amiri   Posted on: February 2, 2012   CHECK FULL SERIES BELOW