Alim Course

The Search For Aalim Courses by Abdul Basit

Posted on May 3, 2010 with No Comments

Assalamu alaykum,

My name is Abdul Baasit, I am 20 years old. I am a university student and I am also currently taking part in the aalim course being run at Lantern of knowledge (Siraj ul Uloom). I started the course 2 years ago when I was in my second year of college and ever since then I have never regretted it. Before joining, I searched for many aalim courses but because this one was the closest one to me and it was part-time I chose this one.

The alim course has enhanced my knowledge of Islam and has given me a deeper understanding and insight to the laws and beauty of the Quran. This knowledge has helped me a lot in dealing with day to day situations where confusion occurs amongst the common people with regards to matters of deen and fiqh.

Not only that but the love for Allah and His beloved Messenger Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam has also increased through the studying of hadeeth with ulama.
I believe that such benefits cannot be gained through any other way, apart from being taught directly from a scholar himself. Reading books is one thing but having that teacher there to explain it to you and add any other relevant knowledge that can apply to it as well is what really does help.

A lot of people may assume that this course is painstakingly hard and that they wont be able to cope. If you can make the hours that are in place then all it takes is one or two hours outside of class to quickly go over what you have learnt.

If this course is taken seriously by a person and effort is made to fit it in, then I am confident that Allah Ta’ala will grant that person the ability to manage and to stay on top of his work. It has been done and it can be done
but like with all things valuable it may take a little bit of a sacrifice.

Wassalamu alaykum