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"We may be knowledgeable, but are
we wise?"... This rhetorical question is the recurring theme
of this moving lecture by Imam Siraj Wahhaj. Given the first
revelation of "Iqra" in the Qur'an, it may be the case
that most Muslims understand the importance of seeking
knowledge; but most Muslims do not understand the qualification
implicit in that command: the seeking of "sacred" knowledge.
What is this "sacred" knowledge and do we understand
how important it really is? And once attaining this knowledge,
how should it affect our attitudes, our actions and our direction
in life? Whether you are a college professor or a young student
of knowledge, Imam Siraj's practical advice along with his spirited
delivery will help you to fulfill that first Qur'anic commandment
and, God-willing, help you to become a better Muslim. (Duration:
1 hour, 5 min) Siraj Wahhaj, imam of Masjid at-Taqwa in New York,
is well known among Muslims in North America as a dynamic, motivational
speaker and tireless supporter of Islamic causes. He accepted
Islam in 1969 and received imam training at Ummul Qura University
in Makkah. He is the former vice president of the Islamic Society
of North America and has served on the Majlis Ash-Shura since
1987. He received high praises from the media and NYPD for initiating
anti-drug patrols in Brooklyn, New York in 1988.
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