BREEDING YOUNG SCHOLARS

By

Ibn Abdillah As-sudaisiy Al-Iloori

When Ustadh Tajudeen Abu Ishāq and Ustadh Nuruddeen Abu Ja'far were given their talks yesterday, my eyes were constantly moving to where Sheikh Abu Nāsir حفظه الله was. I could notice the happiness on his face. I don't know if I was the only one doing this. Those brothers have really made him proud and we are proud of them all, including this noble scholar. May Allāh not deny him and other scholars their full reward.

Scholars should strive to build those they can always put forward to showcase the beauty of knowledge, regardless of their age, so that the young people can be encouraged to strive to learn. We were very small when my Dad used to take us to Islamic events based on his MSSN background. Parents should take their children to gatherings of knowledge and not parties where they listen and dance to music.

On our way home yesterday, I told my friend, Bar. Ahmad Adetola-Kazeem, "Alhamdulillah, we are doing what our parents used do because they carried us along". I believe the very young boys and girls at this year's KBC have been highly inspired. The event continues today. You can join us bi idhiLlah.

During yesterday's sessions, I noticed a very small boy in front of me beside his Dad. He was jotting from the lectures and his note was full. I was very happy. I drew my friend's attention to it and he also confirmed he saw the boy. This is one of the ways to build future writers. This was what my Dad used to do to me then.

The last session yesterday by our Sheikh, Abu Nāsir was a very emotional one. It was on the Hadith of Al-Ifk - regarding those who told lies against our mother, Āishah رضي الله عنها. The campaign was led by the leader of the hypocrites, Abdullah bin Ubayy bin Salūl. That Hadith is full of lessons that we can't afford to miss in order to have a home built upon the fear of Allāh and adherence to Sunnah. Immediately after the session, I met the Sheikh on the stage and he told me, "I can't rush the hadith". May Allāh preserve him. The discussion will be completed this morning in sha Allāh.

©Ibn Abdillah As-sudaisiy Al-Iloori