What is the interpretation of the sayings of Muhammad Al-Ghazali: "Broad education is the best way to serve Islam and strengthen its Ummah, so let us raise the level of general Fiqh to advance our Ummah," "Indeed, man began as a breath from the Spirit of Allah, so preserving this noble lineage and maintaining this sublime connection are the secret of the laws that regulate human behavior, protect him from indignities, obligate him to piety, and ultimately qualify him for a Paradise whose width is the heavens and the earth...", and "Indeed, religion is truth and beauty"? And how can one overcome the habit that leads to returning to sin despite repeated repentance?

The apparent meaning of Sheikh Al-Ghazali's statement, "Broad education is the best way to serve Islam," is that he intended to expand the base of learners to include the general Muslim populace, rather than restricting knowledge to the elite. This is correct, but it must be added that knowledge should be accompanied by عمل (action), دعوة (invitation to it), and صبر (patience), as indicated by Surah Al-Asr.

As for his statement, "Indeed, man began as a breath from the Spirit of Allah," he means to remind man of his dual origin: from clay and spirit. Submission to the breath of the Spirit (noble deeds) elevates man, while submission to clay (vile deeds) lowers him.

It is advised to engage in seeking beneficial knowledge from its rightful people according to the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, focusing on the Quran and Sunnah. It is also advised to review the book "A Gentle Dialogue with Muhammad Al-Ghazali" by Sheikh Salman Al-Ouda.

Regarding masturbation, it is forbidden. One must turn to Allah, offer sincere repentance, seek His help, and supplicate to abandon it.