The Dunning-Kruger Effect: “the phenomenon whereby people who have little knowledge systematically
think that they know more than others who have much more knowledge”.
“Across 4 studies, the authors found that participants scoring in the
bottom quartile on tests of humor, grammar, and logic grossly
overestimated their test performance and ability. Although test scores
put them in the 12th percentile, […]

In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
My last post generated some interesting discussion on the meaning of the wise man’s words. A number of visitors did an excellent job explaining what the wise man was trying to say. I thought I’d wrap up the comments with a comment of my […]

From Mr D’s Notes on Teaching..
Joseph Caro (1488-1575) a Jewish writer once mentioned some of the actions a young man should take when in the presence of a teacher.

He held that the student was to honor his teacher above his parents.
He likened anyone striving or complaining with/to his teacher to striving or complaining with/to the […]

Islamica Magazine - Four Keys To Successful Action
The idea of striving for success is a central theme of both the Qur’an and Prophetic teachings. It is something ultimately sought by every human. But how is success achieved?

The five leadership traits are to be:

Honest
Forward-Looking
Competent
Inspiring
Intelligent

May Allah bless our communities and organizations with leaders that have perfected these and with followers that will follow them, ameen.

From the SunniPath Answers (http://qa.sunnipath.com):
Explaining the Four Keys to Success
Shaykh al-Islam Shabbir Usmani said that if 4 matters are present, success is guaranteed:
1) one’s intention must be true;
2) one’s goal must be true;
3) the means one takes must be true; and
4) the way one takes the means must be true.
Explanation of these Four Keys…
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Excellence in Friendship - What
are some keys to being a good friend?

Imam Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami (Allah have mercy on him),
one of the great sufi masters, wrote in his work The Proper Manners of
Companionship (Adab al-Suhba) that,

Proper companionship with one’s friends is through:
[1] Remaining constantly cheerful
[2] Doing the good
[3] Spreading mention of their virtues
[4] Concealing […]

Yahya ibn Mu`adh (Allah have mercy on him) said,
“Whoever acquires the proper manners (adab) of Allah becomes of the people beloved to Allah.”
Hasan al-Basri was asked about the most beneficial of proper manners (adab). He replied, “Gaining understanding (tafaqquh) in religion; non-attachment to worldly things; and knowing well the rights of Allah upon you.”
May Allah […]

From the SunniPath Answers (qa.SunniPath.com)
Can we really be like the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)
An excellent answer by Shaykh Sohail Hanif.

Imam Bayhaqi transmits in his Shu`ab al-Iman that Mu`adh ibn Jabal related that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

“Seek assistance in secrecy to fulfill your needs, for anyone with blessings is envied.”
“Secrecy” here refers to keeping quiet about one’s plans and projects–particularly when there is no need to talk about […]