schools and colleges,  but the necessary knowledge of Islam.”

*    First and foremost, learning the basic beliefs of Islam is obligatory.

*    Next, learning the essentials of prayer, including its obligations, conditions, and what invalidates it.

*    During Ramadan, those for whom fasting is obligatory must learn essential rules of fasting.

*    Those who are obligated to give zakat must learn the necessary rules of zakat.

*    If Hajj becomes obligatory, learning the rules of Hajj is a must.

*    If someone intends to marry, learning the rules of nikāḥ is required.

*    A businessman must learn the rules of business.

*    A buyer must learn the rules of purchasing.

*    An employer and an employee must learn the rules of employment.

In short, every sane and mature Muslim, male or female, must learn the Islamic rulings related to their current situation.

*    Similarly, learning what is halal and haram is also compulsory.

*    Learning about inner (spiritual) duties, such as humility, sincerity, and reliance on Allah Almighty; this is also mandatory.

*    One must also learn about inner sins, such as arrogance, showing off, jealousy, suspicion, hatred, and enmity, and how to cure them.

*    Likewise, learning about harmful sins—such as breaking promises, lying, backbiting, slander, looking at haram, cheating, and hurting Muslims—is also necessary for a person, so he may avoid them.^[1]