[Brewpralgar]

Pluto, I agree completely with taking advice from scholars and not from random internet posters. I also understand and agree with what you are saying about spending ones time and money in order to pursue authentic knowledge. It is said that if you look at where a person's money goes, then you see where their heart truly is. And finally, I agree that through the internet alone, one can acquire knowledge, but not the essence. But I still say that connecting with a scholar off-line is not always possible, and the internet is a primary source for those individuals in learning Islam. My intention is not to make an excuse for individuals. In fact, I would say that there are very few who I have come across where this is a very real problem. But it does remain a problem. I think it is good that there are scholars on-line who answer questions, as well as video lectures, books, etc. But I agree that through the internet, the essence is missing.