*The Valuable Advice of Hazrat Allama*

When I departed from Darul Uloom Deoband to serve as a teacher at Darul Uloom Ashrafia Rander, I requested my respected teacher, Hazrat Al-Ustad Allama Muhammad Ibrahim Sahib Balyawi (may Allah sanctify his secret), during our final meeting: "Hazrat! Please tell me something of great utility that I can cherish as a guiding principle for my life."

Hazrat replied: "Mawlvi Sahib!

1. Teach by understanding the essence of the subject (art/science) itself, do not teach merely by relying on commentaries; this will grant you true knowledge.

2. Consider your students as your own children; they will love you.

3. Follow the Sunnah; this will create dignity and respect for you in the hearts of people."

I cannot describe how immensely beneficial these three things proved to be for me.

— Mufti Saeed Ahmad Sahib Palanpuri (may Allah have mercy on him)

[Tuhfat al-Alma'i, Vol. 5, Page 113]