Question: Is learning moral lessons from history obligatory?
Answer:
Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
Dear questioner,
Thank you for your important question.
No, it is not a personal obligation to go and study Islamic history or any other history in order to learn moral lessons. However, studying history in general, and studying Islamic history in specific is extremely important.
Please see:
https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/studying-history/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0QpbJqYSec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRl-fnb1xIU&feature=youtu.be
https://seekersguidance.org/courses/the-history-of-faith-islamic-history-for-beginners/
I pray this helps.
[Ustadh] Farid
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Ustadh Farid Dingle has completed extensive years of study in the sciences of the Arabic language and the various Islamic Sciences. During his studies, he also earned a CIFE Certificate in Islamic Finance. Over the years he has developed a masterful ability to craft lessons that help non-Arabic speakers gain a deep understanding of the language. He currently teaches courses in the Arabic Language