How does one become an Islamic Scholar?

Thanaa · **How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 10-16-2007

I was just wondering how a person should go about becoming a Scholar? Ive wanted to be one for years, even before I came to Islam.
Unfortunately, It wasnt offered as a career option at school!

I feel that there is a lack of female scolars, etc. I wouldnt mind helping to balance the scales, so to speak.

Ramlah · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 10-20-2007

i thought i had a fatwa which was titled something like, how to become a scholar, but i cannont seem to find it.
however, islam-qa have a good section about seeking knowledge. heres the link.
http://islam-qa.com/index.php?cref=4...list=15&ln=eng

umar113 · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 12-31-2007

dont u have to do some courses to become a scholar?

Skye Ephémérine · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 12-31-2007

yup.. believe you have to go to a place like 'Al azhar' university and study theology, fiqh, juriprudence etc etc etc

**Woodrow** · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 12-31-2007

there seems to be a resurrection of Islamic studies going on in the world. Naturally it will be time before the newer ones will equal places like "Al azhar" but the future looks bright that at some time there will be quality Islamic universities where ever Muslims are found.

the Department of Islamic Studies, at the University of Texas is already getting a good reputations and to be scholars are even coming from Saudi for Islamic studies here. The current undergrad curriculum is already impressive and plans are to bring it up to Ph.D level.

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/islamic/

**chacha_jalebi** · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 12-31-2007

you should have sufficient knowlegde and it also depends on what you do with your knowlegde

like there are loads loads of knowlegdeable people and they dont do anything with their knowlegde. be a active preacher, write up a books, give talks lol

and also if you want to be a top top scholar, it does depend on what other scholars think of you as well, because thats one way to get easy recognition!!!

Silver Pearl · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 01-01-2008

The advice of a Salaaf:

أخي لن تنال العلم إلا بستةٍ سأنبئك عن تفصيلها ببيان

ذكاءٌ وحرصٌ واجتهادٌ وبلغةٌ وصحبة أستاذٍ وطول زمانِ

Meaning:

"Brother, you will not gain knowledge except with six (conditions). I'll tell you about them in details:

Intellect, eagerness, perseverence, affluence, the company of a Teacher, and a long time."

Imaam Shafi'ee (rahimahullaah)

Wa Allaahu'3llaam

Aicha-belgium · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 01-02-2008

what is a scholar....is that the same as a student?

**Woodrow** · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 01-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aicha-belgium

what is a scholar....is that the same as a student?

A true Scholar will always be a student, because a true scholar will understand that there is always more to learn. But, a scholar also has the ability to share and teach what has been learned and has learned more than most people.

I believe the best way to think of an Islamic scholar would be as a person who has attained a Ph.D but has not given up learning and is still working on additional Ph.Ds.

Quote:

From the American Heritage dictionary:

scholar
(skŏl'ər) pronunciation

n.

1.
1. A learned person.
2. A specialist in a given branch of knowledge: a classical scholar.
2. One who attends school or studies with a teacher; a student.
3. A student who holds or has held a particular scholarship.

[Middle English scoler, from Old French escoler and from Old English scolere, both from Medieval Latin scholāris, from Late Latin, of a school, from Latin scola, schola, school.

Quote:

The Real Meaning of an Ulema
What the Term Ulema Really Means and How It Should Be Applied Today

© Maria Zain

Nov 12, 2007
Ulemas are traditionally known as Islamic scholars. By definition, however, they are people of knowledge - even if their ambits include secular issues.

The ulema today is known as a man or woman who is well versed in Islamic jurisprudence. This person is knowledgeable of all matters relating to Islamic creed. Most weight falls upon Islamic beliefs; Qur'anic studies and reading; prayers and other forms of worship as well as the Prophetic sunnah. In the English language, we know the ulema as "the Islamic scholar."

By defining what is Islamic, people's perception of what does not fall under an Islamic scholar's jurisdiction is known as secular matters

Source: http://islam.suite101.com/article.cf...ng_of_an_ulema

Aicha-belgium · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 01-02-2008

barakellahufiek

Da'watul-Allaah · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 01-05-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Pearl

The advice of a Salaaf:

أخي لن تنال العلم إلا بستةٍ سأنبئك عن تفصيلها ببيان

ذكاءٌ وحرصٌ واجتهادٌ وبلغةٌ وصحبة أستاذٍ وطول زمانِ

Meaning:

"Brother, you will not gain knowledge except with six (conditions). I'll tell you about them in details:

Intellect, eagerness, perseverence, affluence, the company of a Teacher, and a long time."

Imaam Shafi'ee (rahimahullaah)

Wa Allaahu'3llaam

JazakAllah khair sista,

MashaAllah,

AsaalamuAlaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Abu Thabit · **Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? -** 01-12-2008

Salam 'Alaikum brothers and sisters,

The most important step to become a scholar is the intention,

one have to ask himself, why Im learning Sharee'ah? to be called a scholar?, or just to fullfil my dreams? OR to worship Allah with knowledge and get closer to Him, and clear out any misconceptions left by the enemies of Islam? .. if your intention is pure that all of what you learn is just for Allah's sake, then you took the first, and the most important step towards seeking knowledge, and Allah the Most High will ease the rest of the process for you as long as your intentions are still pure .. may Allah guide us and give us pure intentions.

Jazakum Allah Khayr

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Thanaa I like teh cake :) Status: Offline Posts: 243 Reputation: 873 Rep Power: 15 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Wales Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	How does one become an Islamic Scholar? - 10-16-2007 I was just wondering how a person should go about becoming a Scholar? Ive wanted to be one for years, even before I came to Islam. Unfortunately, It wasnt offered as a career option at school! I feel that there is a lack of female scolars, etc. I wouldnt mind helping to balance the scales, so to speak. __________________ A whisper of peace, Moving through the land. Allah will surely run to us if we hold out our hands. A word of hope will call to every woman and man. A light until the end of time, This is our Islam.

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umar113 Member Status: Offline Posts: 53 Reputation: 148 Rep Power: 5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? - 12-31-2007 dont u have to do some courses to become a scholar?

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Skye Ephémérine Y R U looking here? Status: Offline Posts: 6,956 Reputation: 41732 Rep Power: 71 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the Rictus of Revenge Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? - 12-31-2007 yup.. believe you have to go to a place like 'Al azhar' university and study theology, fiqh, juriprudence etc etc etc __________________ *For the skeptic, no amount of proof will be enough, and for the believer, no amount of proof is necessary.* Vous n'arriverez pas à me berner si facilement !

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Woodrow Abdullah Muhammad Status: Offline Posts: 10,888 Reputation: 52729 Rep Power: 90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? - 12-31-2007 there seems to be a resurrection of Islamic studies going on in the world. Naturally it will be time before the newer ones will equal places like "Al azhar" but the future looks bright that at some time there will be quality Islamic universities where ever Muslims are found. the Department of Islamic Studies, at the University of Texas is already getting a good reputations and to be scholars are even coming from Saudi for Islamic studies here. The current undergrad curriculum is already impressive and plans are to bring it up to Ph.D level. http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/islamic/ __________________

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chacha_jalebi Status: Offline Posts: 3,844 Reputation: 26131 Rep Power: 50 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ambala Boxes :( Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? - 12-31-2007 you should have sufficient knowlegde and it also depends on what you do with your knowlegde like there are loads loads of knowlegdeable people and they dont do anything with their knowlegde. be a active preacher, write up a books, give talks lol and also if you want to be a top top scholar, it does depend on what other scholars think of you as well, because thats one way to get easy recognition!!! __________________ i was told im a psychologists dream patient "they ask you when will the help of Allah (swt) come! Certainly Allah (Swt) help is always near" Surah al Baqarah v214 SMILE

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Silver Pearl LI Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 903 Reputation: 12165 Rep Power: 36 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wahid minan naas Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? - 01-01-2008 The advice of a Salaaf: أخي لن تنال العلم إلا بستةٍ سأنبئك عن تفصيلها ببيان ذكاءٌ وحرصٌ واجتهادٌ وبلغةٌ وصحبة أستاذٍ وطول زمانِ Meaning: "Brother, you will not gain knowledge except with six (conditions). I'll tell you about them in details: Intellect, eagerness, perseverence, affluence, the company of a Teacher, and a long time." Imaam Shafi'ee (rahimahullaah) Wa Allaahu'3llaam __________________ إن العين لتدمع، وإن القلب ليحزن، ولا نقول إلا ما يرضي ربَّنا "The eyes shed tears and the heart feels sadness, but we only say that which pleases our Lord"

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Abu Thabit Ibn Sultan Status: Offline Posts: 74 Reputation: 320 Rep Power: 5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: How does one become an Islamic Scholar? - 01-12-2008 Salam 'Alaikum brothers and sisters, The most important step to become a scholar is the intention, one have to ask himself, why Im learning Sharee'ah? to be called a scholar?, or just to fullfil my dreams? OR to worship Allah with knowledge and get closer to Him, and clear out any misconceptions left by the enemies of Islam? .. if your intention is pure that all of what you learn is just for Allah's sake, then you took the first, and the most important step towards seeking knowledge, and Allah the Most High will ease the rest of the process for you as long as your intentions are still pure .. may Allah guide us and give us pure intentions. Jazakum Allah Khayr