Salams,
I've realized my Islamic knowledge is not that great, it's just okay. For example, I heard a question being asked "Why do muslims fast during Ramadan?" I heard an answer "To sympathize with poor people". Maybe that is one of the reasons as well but I know deep down fasting is to gain taqwa, I wasn't strong enough to follow up on this so I did not say anything.
I am seeking advice here on two things:
1) What is the best way to start studying and understanding hadiths? I'm not trying to become like the next Dr Zakir Naik but I want to become knowledgeable for muslims and non-muslims alike. Initially I want to learn on my own and slowly build up my knowledge. I'm fed up of times when I know someone else is wrong but my understanding is not strong enough to counter attack.
2) What is the best way to explain something? If I know a hadith, do I just explain the moral/point of the hadith or is it necessary to mention the source and strength of the hadith and whether or not scholars agree with it?
I've realized my Islamic knowledge is not that great, it's just okay. For example, I heard a question being asked "Why do muslims fast during Ramadan?" I heard an answer "To sympathize with poor people". Maybe that is one of the reasons as well but I know deep down fasting is to gain taqwa, I wasn't strong enough to follow up on this so I did not say anything.
I am seeking advice here on two things:
1) What is the best way to start studying and understanding hadiths? I'm not trying to become like the next Dr Zakir Naik but I want to become knowledgeable for muslims and non-muslims alike. Initially I want to learn on my own and slowly build up my knowledge. I'm fed up of times when I know someone else is wrong but my understanding is not strong enough to counter attack.
2) What is the best way to explain something? If I know a hadith, do I just explain the moral/point of the hadith or is it necessary to mention the source and strength of the hadith and whether or not scholars agree with it?