The Importance of a Beginner's Guide

I was shocked one of the shiks once said to me, at our early stages of seeking knowledge, we were banned from reading certain scholars' works. So if somebody is a beginner right now, if they're going to read Sheikh al-Bani's works, then don't go to everything. As a Muslim for now, focus on El Mulhal, knowledge now. Go and sit yourself down and take knowledge. The road is long. There's no shortcuts. And sit down and take a notebook and study and read. I would even advise you to not debate with anybody on issues on the dean. Focus on just studying and learning. Remember, people who spent 10 years talking