A Teacher’s Mistake

[MinAhlilHadeeth]

A Teacher’s Mistake

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen


O noble Shaykh, What must I do in regards to one of my teachers making a mistake, especially when the mistake is in matters of the Deen (religion), and I am sure of the correct answer?

This is a very important question, because we find that some of the teachers do not want anyone to tell them that they are mistaken, no matter how big/many their mistakes are. This is incorrect, because every human is liable to make mistakes. If one was to make a mistake, and is then told of his mistake, then this is from the blessings of Allaah (upon him), and this is so that the people do not follow that mistake of his.

However, a student should have some form of diplomacy, he should not stand up [during the class] in front of the rest of the students and refute the teacher, this is improper behavior/manners. Rather after the class is finished [he is to advice the teacher]. If the teacher is convinced, then it is upon him to announce this [mistake] during the next class. If the teacher is not convinced [and the student is sure] then it is upon the student to stand up in front of the students during the next class and say: “O teacher, you have said such and such and this is incorrect.”

Kitaabul ‘Ilm. P: 154

Translator: Nadir Ahmad, Abu Abdul-Waahid

[Pk_#2]

:D

AsalamuAlaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,

Yes agreed ^^

jazakAllah your thread was cool

'Future teacher' inshaAllah :)

*behaves* :p

[Al-Zaara]

:sl:

Masha'Allah, that's so true.

JazakAllah khair sis.

[MinAhlilHadeeth]

:wasalamex

Wa iyakkum.:) Future teacher? InshaAllah, I pray that is true.

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[Maimunah]

mashaAllah, thats was nice sis, good advice to everyone

wasalaam

[IbnAbdulHakim]

:salamext:

Good point, just tell the teacher whether he likes it or not in a nice manner of course, what if the teacher gets angry and kicks you out of class? i guess it means that your better off elsewhere inshaAllaah.

[lolwatever]

yeh neat advise... but it also depends on case i guess... sometimes its necessary to debate as long as it doesnt get personal or abusive... but if its something minor then yeh better otusidea classs

[MinAhlilHadeeth]

:salamext:

Don't you think that the teacher would be embarrassed by being publicly refuted by his student? I think the advice is pretty clear. Only speak out in front of the class if he does not announce his mistake himself.

[Pk_#2]

:wasalamex

Wa iyakkum.:) Future teacher? InshaAllah, I pray that is true.

yay!! :D :D :D