Knowledge of Islam, How to become an Alimah?

Question

a. i want you teach me how to become an alimah, b/c from my experience i think that no one is successful until and unless they are true and good Muslims.... i just went through a lot in my life, and i want to have a deep understanding of islam, Jazakallah. May Allah (s.w.t) reward you and help you when you are in need and keep all frustrations away from you. Ameen. b. I really want to do a 5 year alimah course but this means that i wont be able to do my A levels at another college, there is no way that i can do both at the same time and i would really miss my friends as none of them want to do the alimah course, should i do it and i also wanted to ask what jobs can you get after becoming an alimah? Thankyou c. What qualifications do you need to do to become an alimah and is it to late to want to be an alimah at the age of 15 without having any islamic qualifications and a small amount of knowledge about islam?

Answer

May Allah bless you with piety (Taqwa) and purity, strong Imaan, forgiveness of sins, have mercy on you, elevate your status, and bless you with knowledge of Deen and generosity. Ameen!

It is best to read salaatul istikharah. The aim of istikhaarah is to ask for guidance from Allaah to the better of two matters concerning which one is hesitating, because guidance and help come from Allaah; He knows and we
do not know; He is the Knower of the unseen. The one who relies on himself will go astray, and the one who trusts in his own reasoning and does not seek the help of his Lord will be doomed.

Du'a for Istikhara: http://www.islameasy.org/images/Treasures-Large/46.html

Read these Dua everyday:
'Rabbi zidni ilma'
and
'Rabbish rahli sadri wa yassirli amri wahlul uqdatam milisaani yafqhu qawli '

Recite Isteghfar, make Taubah from any sins and shortcomings in life (make a list of any sins and doubtful things and try to remove them from your life)

Prayer and Du'a - Strong connection with Allah
http://islameasy.org/index.php

Here is a beautiful Dua script:
http://islameasy.org/Dua_MM_2.php

It is so great that you have intention to become an Alimah. Learn from cradle to grave, it is never too late to learn Deen and Islam, Quran and Hadith.

To help you decide, make a list of benefits of becoming an Alimah in this world and hereafter. Looking for job or earning is a very trivial matter. Allah gives sustenance to every moving creature on earth (humans, animals, fish, birds and insects). Allah gives jobs to people who work with wood and stones - why won't Allah take care of the needs of a person studying the words of Allah?

For preparation, you may review this "Short Course for teaching Basics of Islam to youth and elders". Even if you have not studied a full-time course, you may learn this material quickly and share it with others for learning.

http://islameasy.org/TeachingBasicsofIslam.php

To become a full-time Alimah, you may join a course in your locality, or Online from a reputable institution. For advanced studies, refer to an Alimah course with Arabic grammar and intensive studies of Quran, Hadith and Fiqh.

Search for a good Darul-Uloom institution for Alimah studies program near your town. You may request your father or brother to find those locations from your masjid Imam.

Memorizing some Surahs of Quran and observing complete Hijab are first steps to bring more piety in your life. Make a schedule of learning Islamic studies and prepare to join an institution of higher learning.

May Allah make it easy for you, Ameen.

And Allah knows best.

Ask Alimah Team

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