Ādāb Ṭālib al-ʻIlm

*The Etiquette of the Seeker of Knowledge* (*Ādāb Ṭālib al-‘Ilm*) is a book in which Sheikh Dr. ‘Abd al-Muḥsin bin Muḥammad al-Qāsim—Imam and preacher at the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina—outlines the manners and conduct that a seeker of knowledge should embody, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The work serves as a reminder to the student regarding the adornment and grace that should accompany the pursuit of knowledge.

The author grounds his book in the premise that Allah appointed the Messengers as role models for others and commanded that we follow the example of our Prophet, Muḥammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). He argues that a seeker of knowledge has an even greater obligation to emulate the Prophet; for when a student adopts the Prophet’s character and noble traits, their call to knowledge becomes more readily accepted by others.

**Details of the Book: *The Etiquette of the Seeker of Knowledge***

**Book Title:** *The Etiquette of the Seeker of Knowledge* (*Ādāb Ṭālib al-‘Ilm*)

**Author:** Sheikh Dr. ‘Abd al-Muḥsin bin Muḥammad al-Qāsim

**Subject:** The etiquette of seeking knowledge and the character of the seeker

**Binding and Dimensions:** Softcover, 24 × 17 cm

**Publisher:** Ṭālib al-‘Ilm Publishing and Distribution

**Category:** Spiritual Refinement (*Raqā’iq*) and Etiquette (*Ādāb*)

**Weight:** 175 g

**What does the book cover?**

The author begins by establishing the foundational principles upon which these manners are built, before presenting them to the student:

* **Following the example of the Prophets:** As commanded by Allah the Almighty: "Those are the ones whom Allah has guided, so follow their guidance."

* **Emulating the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him):** Based on the verse: "Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example to follow." As Ibn Kathīr (may Allah have mercy on him) noted, this verse is "a fundamental principle regarding the emulation of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in his words, his actions, and his states."

* **The inseparable link between etiquette (*adab*) and knowledge (*‘ilm*):** In this regard, Ibn Sīrīn (may Allah have mercy on him) stated: "They used to learn proper conduct (*al-hadī*) just as they learned knowledge." The Impact of Literature on *Da’wah* (Islamic Outreach): The influence that a student of knowledge’s conduct, demeanor, acts of worship, and virtues have on the souls of others.

*Hilyat al-‘Ilm* (The Adornment of Knowledge): A collection of etiquettes compiled by the author to remind students of the conduct they require in their pursuit of knowledge.

Is this book the easiest way to memorize *mutun* (foundational scholarly texts)?

*Adab Talib al-‘Ilm* (The Etiquettes of the Student of Knowledge) — this book: A work focused on the character and demeanor of a student, and how they should emulate the Prophet (ﷺ).

*The Easiest Way to Memorize Foundational Scholarly Texts* (*As-hal Tariqah li-Hifz al-Mutun al-‘Ilmiyyah*): A book by the same author that provides guidance on which foundational texts a student should memorize, and which commentaries (*shuruh*) they should study afterward.

*The Poem of al-Ilbiri* (with annotations): A didactic poem by Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri concerning asceticism (*zuhd*) and the encouragement to seek knowledge; presented here in a verified edition with accompanying annotations.

Order the book *Adab Talib al-‘Ilm* online.

This book is authored by Sheikh Abd al-Muhsin al-Qasim and published by the *Talib al-‘Ilm* (Student of Knowledge) Foundation for Publishing and Distribution. You may order it online—along with other books on the pursuit of knowledge—from our store, and it will be shipped to you directly from the publisher. The author has also written a book on spiritual refinement (*raqa’iq*) titled *Steps Toward Happiness* (*Khutuwat ila al-Sa’adah*).