When Allah Wants Good for Someone He Grants Him Fiqh (Understanding) in the Religion

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In this brief yet highly beneficial advice, Shaykh Rabee’ ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee (may Allah have Mercy on him) begins by mentioning the lofty status of Islamic knowledge, since Allah actually praises Himself because of Knowledge. He also praises the best of His worshippers, the noble prophets and messengers for their knowledge. He cites Quranic examples of the knowledge of Ibraaheem, Yoosuf, Moosaa, and Muhammad (may Allah raise their ranks and grant them peace). He reminds us about the status of the scholars of this ummah, the importance of sincerity and following the Prophet (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace), being balanced and middle coursed, and avoiding both negligence and extremism. He then introduces the meanings of fiqh and how knowledge and understanding must be centered around towheed and based on proofs and evidence.

The author (may Allah have Mercy on him) further speaks about the importance of traveling to the scholars for knowledge, with detailed stories about Prophet Moosaa and some of the noble companions. He provides a detailed analysis of the verse in Soorah at-Towbah (9:122) about the duty to focus on knowledge, even during military battles. He also explains the authentic narration about the angels lowering their wings for seekers of knowledge, and the amazing parable about the three different types of soil. He then concludes with some key points of specific manners and good character needed by all seekers of knowledge.

The shaykh (may Allah reward him, have Mercy on him, and forgive him) was then asked seven questions after the lecture. We have included all of those answers as well.

By Allah’s Permission, we have also included along with this translation a few helpful resources:

• A brief biography of the author (pp.11-14)
• A glossary of Arabic terms used (pp.93-95)
• Three quizzes with answer keys (pp.96-103)