A student of knowledge: He is the one who before doing anything fixes his soul , Then he maintains his soul to upright character.
Therefore he becomes an example for others, in his character and manners.The student of knowledge estrives for knowledge and benefict. The seeker if ilm does his utmost to sit with scholarly men, people of piety and in circles of knowledge. The person striving to learn his deen constantly equips himself with beneficial knowledge and information. He safeguards his time. Hence you don't see him involved in things which are useless. The student of knowledge turns away from things that don't concern him , and busies himself with things that affect him.
Wheneverf he speaks , he brings benefict to the people. And when he writes it is beneficial. Furthermore whoever sits with him , learns something. He gives precedence to knowledge ,its people, consequently benefitting for them. As result of this he honors the people of knowledge; he suplicates for them, and ask Allah to have mercy and forgiveness for the deceased scholars.
The Talibatun Ilm hates backbiting , abhors the backbiters and detests anyone's name mentioned in a bad light. Another thing to notice about the student of knowledge is he's humble , he doesn't raise himself about his level. He doesn't act like he's loaded with something he really can't offer. This student isn't misled by people praises of him, people blowing him up to be a big shot or their extolment of him.
The student of knowledge doesn't want to be famous, so he doesn't seek fame from the people. Reason being , he knows that it's Allah who raises the people and gives them rank, not such and such. this seeker of knowledge is one who calls to Allah and advises the Muslims. He enjoins what's right and forbids what's wrong based on the Islamic principles and guidelines. You will notice that the student of knowledge is always trying to unite the Muslims and their hearts. He can't stand division between the people of the Sunnah. He is well aware that division is connected to innovation , and unicity is connected to the Sunnah. For that reason it is said : “ Ahulus Sunnah wal Jama’a and Ahul Bid’ah wal Farqa” .
Moreover, you will notice that the student of Ilm is shy to speak. He doesn't speak about everything or every affair that happens among the people. He remains silent , because he knows that he will be called to account for his words , the same way for his actions. Hence, he safeguards his own well being in his speech and actions. He won't open a door to evil for the general masses.
The Talibul Ilm doesn't embark on issues of falsehood and deal with things he is unaware of. That's why; he enters into issues with clarity. He is aware of them inside and out. He is prepared for the meeting with Allah.
These are some of the traits of the student of knowledge. May Allah guide them to us. Ameen.
The student of internet. First of all, he doesn't have any of the traits we mencioned , as this is witnessed. The student of the net is shameless in his character. He displays arrogant behavior towards people. The student of the World Wide Web wastes his time in things that are fruitless. He attacks anyone , regardless if they are a minor or senior. He hurls his assault without maintaining the reverence of knowledge , age or its people.
The student of the internet learns hatred , he follows the mistakes and slips ups of others. These are the fruits or learning from the internet. The student of this path days and years remind empty. He is unable to relax and the people can't feel at ease from his harm and evil.
In conclusion , if you want to be a student of knowledge , here you are!Take the path. The milestones have been laid out for you. On the other hand , if you want to be a student of the internet, there you are! There is the way. That path is full with filth and rubbish. So disgrace yourself, if you want to be a student of the net , but beware of lying to the people claiming you're a STUDENT OF KNOWLEDGE!!!!
SOURCE: Shaykh Abu Malik Abdul Hameed (Hafidhahu Allah) taken from his site:
http://abumalik.net/play.php?catsmktba=1583
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