Insights: Hakim-ul-Ummat

Principles for Encouraging Students and Increasing Love: In the Light of Islamic Teachings

Hazrat Ibn Umar (Radi Allahu Anhu) narrates that he heard the Messenger of Allah (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saying, "In a dream, I was given a bowl of milk, and I drank from it until I was fully satisfied. Then, I gave the remaining milk to Umar (Radi Allahu Anhu)." The people asked, "O Messenger of Allah! What is the interpretation of this dream?" He replied, "Milk signifies knowledge." (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Two lessons are derived from this:

First, a teacher should occasionally include their student in their food and drink, which encourages the student's heart and increases mutual love. The greater the love for the teacher, the more blessings there will be in gaining knowledge.

Second, if Almighty Allah bestows any spiritual blessing upon someone, they should not hesitate to pass it on to their student.

(Islah-e-Inqilab)