Imam al-Shatibi on the Arabic Language.
“If it is established that a person is a beginner in his understanding of the Arabic language, then he is a beginner in understanding Shari’ah; if he is average in his understanding of Arabic, then he his average in his understanding of Shari’ah and if he attains mastery in his understanding of Arabic, then the same will hold true for his understanding of Shari’ah. Thus, [if he masters the language] his understanding of the Shari’ah and its objectives will be like the understanding of the Companions.”
Imam al-Shatibi al-Muwafatqat vol. 4 pg. 115
Subhan’Allaah!!
salam alkum,dear sister, thanks for your blog which provides lots of information. inshallah I am coming with my wife in June to study at Fajr center.
do you know the differences between three branches of Fajr? I heard Madinat Nasr is very isolated and expensive to live? Is Dokki branch better in term of transportation? We also plan to go to Ain Shams univsersity three days a week in evenings to attend regular Arabic classes, we can learn both religious Arabic and secular-academic languages which is required by our research program. Do you think it is a good idea? is it too much to do and too hard to travel around? which is the best location to rend one bed room apartment?
sisters and brothers, if you happen to know such an apartment available from early June to late Aug, just let me know.