Is a person considered a طالب علم شرعي (student of Islamic sacred knowledge) if their time is occupied by university studies and work, while having the intention to seek sacred knowledge and diligently pursue it to the best of their ability, or is a طالب علم شرعي only one who dedicates themselves to it completely?
Anyone known for seeking knowledge can be described as a "student of knowledge," even if they are beginners or at an intermediate level. The extent to which this description is deserved varies according to each student's diligence.
It is advised to seize the opportunity of time and youth in seeking knowledge and gaining understanding before becoming preoccupied with worldly matters, and to beware of time-wasters.
It is also recommended to adhere to a trustworthy scholar who is firmly grounded in knowledge and committed to the methodology of the Ahl al- wa al-Jama'ah. Additionally, it is advised to read books such as "Pages from the Patience of Scholars," "Tadhkirat al-Sami' wa al-Mutakallim," and "Jami' Bayan al-'Ilm wa Fadlihi."
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