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- Being keen to read important (Classical) books: The seeker of knowledge must be keen to adhere to the major books of past, because some of the modern writers do not have deep knowledge, so if you read what they have written you will find that it is superficial. They may quote things verbatim, or they may distort them to make them longer, but it is all waffle. So It's upon you to adhere to the important reference works written by the salaf (pious predecessors).
- Collecting books: The seeker of knowledge should be keen to collect books, but he should prioritize.
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Books may be divided into three types:
- Good books
- Bad books
- Books which are neither good nor bad.
Try to make sure that your bookshelf is free of books which have bad content. There are books of literature, but they simply kil...
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Dealing with the book involves several things:
- Knowing the subject of the book: so that he can benefit from it, because he needs to specialize.
- Knowing the terminologies used in the book. This is what the scholars do in the introduction to their b...
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Reading books is of two types
- Indepth Reading: Reading in depth to ponder and understand. This necessarily takes time.
- Speed Reading: A quick reading to get an idea of the subject of the book, the topics covered and the content of the book. This is done by thumbing ...
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- Make notes of all relevant references. When an author mentions another book, make a note of the exact reference, then research it. In the process, you will discover books that genuinely piques your curiosity that can be added to your antilibrary.
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Tsundoku
Many of us have a desire to read. We buy books, but then the demands of work and family catch up with us, and we never get round to reading the books. The Japanese calls it tsundoku.
A US survey found that more than one-third of adults report a desire to read more book...
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