The Art of Learning : New,
[A5] Paperback - 125 pages,
Taʿlim al-Mutaʿallim Tariq al-Taʿallum,
by Imam Burhan al-Din al-Zarnuji [d.620h],
Transl.by Shams Tameez,
Published by IGI, USA.
Now in Stock - February 2025
Description :
The Art of Learning is a translation of Taʿlim al-Mutaʿallim Tariq al-Taʿallum by Imam Burhan al-Din al-Zarnuji. Written over 800 years ago, this book is a timeless masterpiece on the pursuit of knowledge, self-discipline, and spiritual growth. It remains in use throughout the world today as a source of guidance for students and educators alike to understand and the ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for true intellectual development.
Al-Zarnuji believed that true learning requires both intellectual effort and spiritual refinement. In this treatise, he emphasises the ethical and spiritual foundations necessary for true intellectual development. Drawing from the Qur’an, Prophetic teachings, and Islamic tradition, he presents a holistic approach to education that nurtures both the intellect and the soul. The Art of Learning is much more than a manual for ʿilmi success; it is a profound exploration of the principles of ihsan through a discussion of the moral and spiritual responsibilities of seeking knowledge. Al-Zarnuji reminds us that true learning goes beyond the accumulation of facts and information — it is a lifelong journey of character refinement, humility, and khidma (service) to others.
Though little is known about his life, al-Zarnuji’s legacy rests primarily on his treatise Taʿlim al-Mutaʿallim Tariq al-Taʿallum. The work is divided into several chapters, covering key aspects of the educational process, including the merits and purpose of knowledge, the importance of intention, selecting a teacher and companions, respect for knowledge, perseverance, and the spiritual dimensions of learning such as sincerity, humility, and trust in Allah (tawakkul). Due to its comprehensive and concise treatment of the subject, this work is widely considered to be a foundational text in Islamic pedagogy.
About the Author:
Imam Burhan al-Din al-Zarnuji was born and lived in Zarnuj, which at the time was a significant town located in what is now the Turkistan Region of Kazakhstan, quite close to the borders of present-day Uzbekistan and Kyrgystan. Known by the agnomen Burhan al-Din (proof of the religion), his given name may have al-Nu'man ibn Ibrahim, although few details of his life have been recorded. He is said to have studied with many important teachers of his region, including Shaykh al-Marghinani (d. 593 AH/1197 CE), Shaykh Qawaduddin Hammad ibn Ibrahim al-Saffar, Shaykh Hasan ibn Mansur Qadiykhani, and others. He returned to Allah in approximately 620 AH/1223 CE in Bukhara.
Dimensions : 21.5 x 14cm.
