DescriptionA copy of the famous Taʿlīm al-Mutaʿallim by Burhān al-Dīn al-Zarnūjī (d. 1223?) explains various aspects of religious etiquette in the pursuit of knowledge. Al-Zarnūjī lived in Transoxiana and was a disciple of Burhān al-Dīn al-Marġīnānī al-Ḥanafī (d. 1197), the author of al-Hidāya. This is a renowned work focused on the methods of study, the virtue of seeking knowledge, and the character traits and etiquette a student must uphold in relation to their teacher. The text outlines proper approaches to learning, emphasizing sincerity, diligence, and respect for scholarly tradition. It extols the spiritual and social merits of pursuing sacred knowledge as a religious duty. Furthermore, the work details the moral conduct expected of a student toward their teacher, including humility, attentiveness, and reverence, framing the teacher-student relationship as an essential ethical and spiritual bond for the successful transmission of knowledge.
Extentff. 47v-58r
PlaceIslahul Uloom Arabic College, Kerala, India
YearPrinting (copying?) completed on Tuesday 14 Muharram 1280 / 30 June 1863 (died in C.E. 1195)
