Prior to delving into the study of the Quran, I had amassed a substantial library. However, since then, I have deliberately streamlined my collection to include primarily technical books on subjects such as building, electrical engineering, and mechanics, among others. Curiously, I have noticed a decline in my enthusiasm for conventional books, as I perceive them to be merely reiterations of existing concepts and ideas.

This realization has led me to believe that cultivating independent thought …