Acquiring Islamic knowledge from tapes
Question

                Are tapes regarded as one of the ways to gain knowledge? What is the best way to benefit from them?
Praise be to Allah. 
          Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih ibn ‘Uthaymeen 
          (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked this question, and he replied 
          as follows: 
 
          No one doubts that these tapes are one 
          of the means of acquiring knowledge. We do not deny that Allaah has 
          blessed us through these tapes from which we have gained a great deal 
          of knowledge, because they have brought us the words of the scholars 
          no matter where they may be. 
 
          Here in our homes, there is a huge distance 
          between us and this scholar, but it is easy for us to hear his words 
          via this tape. This is one of the blessings that Allaah has bestowed 
          upon us. Indeed it is proof both for us and against us, for knowledge 
          has spread widely through these tapes. 
 
          With regard to how we may benefit from 
          them: 
 
          This depends on the situation of the 
          person himself. Some people may benefit from them whilst driving, others 
          may listen to them whilst eating lunch or dinner, or drinking coffee. 
 
          The point is that the way in which benefit 
          is derived from them depends on the individual himself; we cannot lay 
          down any general rules.