Advice to Students of Sacred Knowledge

Delivered at Madrasa Tawakkulia Renga, Sylhet

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

November 2025

In this inspiring address, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera offers a heartfelt and practical roadmap for students pursuing sacred knowledge in the modern age. Drawing on classical Islamic tradition, contemporary challenges, and his own decades of scholarship and teaching, he outlines the attitudes, disciplines, and spiritual qualities necessary for a life of meaningful learning and service.

The talk emphasizes the centrality of sincerity (ikhlāṣ), humility, and sound intention as the foundation of all Islamic scholarship. Dr. Mangera highlights the importance of respecting teachers, valuing time, and cultivating consistency in study, while warning against the distractions and superficialities that can undermine intellectual and spiritual growth.

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