Poem on Seeking Knowledge (Ta’iyyah Abu Ishaq al-Ilbeeri)

Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq al-Ilbeeri is a classical Arabic poem that addresses how knowledge without character is like a tree without fruit that grows but gives nothing back. It provides profound guidance on the etiquette of seeking knowledge and the cultivation of noble character, serving as an essential guide for students of knowledge, scholars, and anyone striving to embody virtues in both learning and conduct.

The poem acts as a foundation for anyone starting their path in Islamic knowledge, showing you how to learn with the right mindset, conduct, and intention from day one. It addresses the gap where students focus on content and skip character, offering timeless and beautifully structured verse that scholars have taught for generations so that your learning counts rather than merely accumulates.

Taught by Shaykh Abdulwahid Stephenson, the course draws on his years of teaching experience and studies in Islamic Jurisprudence at the Islamic University of Madinah to guide students through the profound wisdom of this classical poem.

Students will learn:

• The etiquette and ethics of seeking knowledge

• The importance of humility, sincerity, and perseverance in learning

• How to cultivate and maintain noble character traits

• Practical lessons on balancing knowledge with good deeds

• The timeless wisdom and poetic beauty of Ta’iyyah

An ideal course for anyone starting their path in Islamic knowledge who wants to learn with the right mindset, conduct, and intention from day one.