In The Light of Experiences

same time, following the Prophetic guidance to spread the light of divine wisdom, I began to travel extensively—both within the country and abroad. In this way, my proficiency in English, along with frequent interaction with people, enabled me to gain familiarity with a wide range of fields and disciplines. The history of madrasas shows that in every era, there have been a large number of individuals whose primary education was in a madrasa, but who later, through personal effort, also attained mastery in worldly sciences. It is a fact that the most critical factor in acquiring knowledge is having an open mind. If a person avoids mental rigidity and observes and studies everything with an open heart and mind, the entire world becomes a vast classroom. Such a person learns new things every moment and gains fresh knowledge every day. Academic degrees are merely a form of recognition; true knowledge is acquired through personal effort. The door to personal effort is never closed for anyone. In other words, the essence of expanding one’s knowledge lies in adopting the mindset exemplified by Umar ibn al-Khattab, about whom it was said: “He would learn from everyone.” It is one of the goals of seminaries to cultivate such a learning attitude in their students, beyond formal education. What is education? Setting aside technical discussions, the primary purpose of education is the development of the human personality. Earning a professional or vocational degree through education is an additional aspect. The true