I set out to the Middle East years ago as a teenager to study Arabic and the Shariโah. So many years (+ 4 kids) later I reached a key milestone in a way I never expected, right here in the UK. #Alhamdulillah after the lockdowns our class had a belated #Alimiyyah graduationโฆ
5 lessons I learned from the experience of studying the Alimiyyah are:
1. Slow and steady wins the race. Just because you canโt study full-time, donโt allow other peopleโs speed/difference in circumstance lead you to believe thereโs no point. Consistency and perseverance are key.
1. Slow and steady wins the race. Just because you canโt study full-time, donโt allow other peopleโs speed/difference in circumstance lead you to believe thereโs no point. Consistency and perseverance are key.
2. Studying when you have a wealth of life experience and have been involved in Daโwah or been through parenthood and other life-lessons, is an advantage. You have rich perspectives that you can bring to your studies.
3. Itโs OK to negotiate with institutions and with your loved-ones, to try and find a mode of study that fits around your family and other priorities.
4. Be clear on what you are trying to achieve and why. Be able to articulate it to others, so that they can support you on your journey.
5. Never be afraid to ask the questions. Donโt just pretend you understood something or agree with something, when you donโt. Nine times out of ten, other people need the answers to your questions too but are too shy to ask.
Highlights of evening were having my close friends with me, my brother turning up, parents witnessing graduation and father awarding me certificate. Another highlight, was getting to meet .@muftimenk who gave an impromptu speech and advice at our graduation.
Wa billahi at-tawfeeq
Wa billahi at-tawfeeq
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