From MCL to Seeking Knowledge in Kuwait - Zoheir Hajji |

Ustadh Abdulwahid Stephenson has a conversation with Ustadh Zoheir Hajji #InTheMaktaba as he discusses his journey to seeking knowledge from a young age, his parents influence, his journey to seeking knowledge in Kuwait, leading Taraweeh and more.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction:
1:03 - Early life and family influence
2:01 - Parental Motivation and early Arabic/Qur’an learning
3:41 - State School to Islamic school
5:00 - Strict Parenting
8:55 - Qur’an Memorisation journey
10:04 - Starting Madinah College and structured learning
13:05 - Advice on Qur’an memorisation
18:35 - Madinah College to Studying in Kuwait
25:06 - Teaching as a method of consolidating knowledge
26:00 - Social experiences and networking in Kuwait
30:06 - Importance of building strong relationships with teachers
31:04 - Receiving Ijazah in Qur’an
33:10 - Teaching experience and methodology
37:52 - Prioritising memorization in Islamic sciences
39:11 - How to choose what to memorize in each subject
40:49 - Recommended books
42:04 - Personal favorite subject: Fiqh
44:52 - Leading Taraweeh in Kuwait
47:02 - Student-teacher relationships for opportunities
49:30 - Visiting Kuwaiti scholars and gatherings during Ramadan
51:01 - Emotional impact of Qur’an recitation and reflection
53:42 - Advice on Path of Seeking knowledge
57:04 - Summary: Qur’an, Arabic, sincerity, and consistency
58:54 - Sincerity and intention in seeking knowledge
1:00:05 - Advice on studying Fiqh
1:03:00 - Studying texts: Avoiding early focus on evidences or ikhtilaf
1:05:00 - Choosing a primary reference book and sticking with it
1:07:22 - Closing remarks

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"When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah; a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)." (Muslim)

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