The Definition of Islamic Scholar
Question: Is it necessary to pass Dars-e-Nizami for becoming a Muballigh (preacher)?
Answer: Neither passing Dars-e-Nizami is a pre-condition nor its mere degree is enough for becoming an Islamic scholar; instead, knowledge is needed. According to the definition put forward by Ala Hazrat رحمۃ اللہ علیہ, an Islamic scholar is the one who is not only aware of all the beliefs completely and consistently, but is also able enough to find out rulings from books without anyone’s help. Knowledge can also be acquired by studying books and listening to scholars’ speeches etc. (Talkhis az Ahkam-e-Shariat, part 2, page 31)
We learnt that neither the degree of Dars-e-Nizami is necessary nor it is enough for becoming an Islamic scholar; similarly, knowing different languages such as Arabic or Persian etc. is not a precondition. Instead, knowledge is prerequisite. Therefore, Ala Hazrat رحمۃ اللہ علیہ says, ‘There is no importance of degree at all; a number of degree-holders have no knowledge and they are not able enough to become even the students of those who don’t have any degree; knowledge is necessary.’ (Fatawa-e-Razawiyyah, Vol 23, page 683)
الحمدللہ! One can get the honour of becoming an Islamic scholar by acquiring knowledge about necessary beliefs and deeds reading and comprehending many books published by Maktaba-tul-Madinah in Urdu such as Fatawa-e-Razaviyyah Sharif, Bahar-e-Shari’at, Qanun-e-Shari’at, Nisab-e-Shari’at, Mira-tul-Manajih, ‘Ilm-ul-Quran, Tafsir-e-Na’imi and Ihya-ul-Ulum. Asking and consulting scholars is also a way of enhancing knowledge. Apart from acquiring knowledge through the aforementioned books, passing Dars-e-Nizami will further enhance skills and expertise. (Bloodshed in Karbala, page 18 & 19)
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