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Stages to Knowledge

Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullaah) - said:
"There are six stages to knowledge:
Firstly: Asking questions in a good manner.
Secondly: Remaining quiet and listening attentively.
Thirdly: Understanding well.
Fourthly: Memorising.
Fifthly: Teaching.
Sixthly- and it is its fruit: Acting upon the knowledge and keeping to its limits."

-from LutonMuslims.com.uk; Pearls of Wisdom