Ibn Taymiyyah on How to Acquire Knowledge

The Shaikh of Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allaah have mercy on him, said, “Purifying the soul, acting upon knowledge, and fearing Allaah have a tremendous effect on obtaining knowledge.”

Mowqif Ibn Taymiyyah minas-Soofiyyah, vol. 1, p. 357.

Taken from: Gifts of Knowledge

Do you fear Allah?

Al-Fudayl ibn 'Iyyad said, "If you are asked whether you fear Allah, do not reply; for of you say 'Yes' you would be lying, and if you say 'No' it would mean that you do not believe in Him."

Ahmad Farid (1996). The Purification of the Soul. p128