How Muslim Students Should Start ...

How Muslim Students Should Start Seeking Sacred Knowledge | Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda

Between Classes: Where Students Seek, Reflect, and Grow by McMaster Muslim Students’ Association
S3 · E6
Mar 7, 2026
53:39

Episode notes

Many Muslims want to seek sacred knowledge — but the biggest question is where do you actually begin? In this episode of Between Classes, we sit down with Shaykh Abdulnasir Jangda, founder and president of Qalam Institute, to talk about how Muslim students — especially those living in the West — can begin their journey of seeking Islamic knowledge. For many students balancing university, career ambitions, and daily responsibilities, the idea of studying Islam seriously can feel overwhelming.

This conversation breaks down how to start, what matters most, and the mindset every student should have when beginning this journey. In this episode we discuss:

• Why seeking sacred knowledge is essential for every Muslim

• The biggest mistakes beginners make when starting

• How Muslim students in the West can begin their journey

• Balancing university life with Islamic learning

• The importance of sincerity and intention in seeking knowledge

• Practical first steps anyone can take today

Whether you're just starting your journey or trying to reconnect with learning your religion, this episode offers guidance, clarity, and direction.

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