First: The importance of reviving the culture and love of
reading, writing, translating, undertaking research and analysis, to ensure
that the culture of knowledge continues to grow within ourselves and our
community. The process of thinking based on evidences and proofs, as reflected
by Ustaz Syed Ahmad Semait, is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. It will not
only help to strengthen our belief in Allah s.w.t., but will guide us in our everyday
lives. This concept should develop us to become individuals who can think
critically and do not easily accept any information without assessing its
validity, authenticity and accuracy or without any consideration of its impact
on our lives, families and the community.
With social
media tools such as blogs and Facebook, we are able to voice our opinions and
thoughts on a wider platform. Those who can give their opinions to other must
also be able to accept the opinions and criticisms of others, in a positive
light, so that we can reflect upon a matter from different points of view.
Second: We need to emphasize the learning of Islamic
intellectual heritage which is among the sources of strength of the Muslim
ummah. We need to continue to understand how the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the
Prophet s.a.w. can guide us in our present world. Therefore my brothers,
continue to nurture the culture of reading beyond treating it only as basic
knowledge of fardhu ain.
May Allah s.w.t.
grant us with beneficial knowledge, and that we are able to apply it and convey
it to others, insyaAllah. And may Allah s.w.t grant us taufiq to study the
intellectual heritage left behind by our early Muslim scholars. Amin.
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