Instructing the Student on Method of Learning

Instructing the Student on the Method of Learning (Täl¿m al-Mutäallim ¿ar¿qat al-Täallum) is a classic guide to the ethics and discipline of seeking knowledge. Written in the 6th century by Burh¿n al-Isl¿m al-Zarn¿j¿, it distills centuries of Islamic wisdom on how to study, whom to learn from, and the qualities needed to succeed as a student.This accessible English translation, enriched with explanatory notes by Siddiq Mitha, brings Zarn¿j¿'s timeless advice to modern readers. Covering sincerity, study habits, the role of teachers, and the obstacles to understanding, it offers a roadmap not only for students of Islamic sciences but for anyone who values the transformative power of knowledge.