TADHKIRAT AS-SĀMIʿ

Tadhkirat as-Sāmiʿ – On the Rules of Conduct for the Scholar and the Student is a classical treatise on the ethics of knowledge, setting out with rigor and clarity the duties of scholars and students. Authored by the imam Badr ad-Dīn Ibn Jamāʿa (d. 733 AH / 1333 CE), this foundational text illustrates the harmony between knowledge, morality, and spirituality, and reminds that religious knowledge benefits only when it elevates the soul and refines conduct.

• A moral and spiritual guide to the pursuit of knowledge

In Tadhkirat as-Sāmiʿ – On the Rules of Conduct for the Scholar and the Student, the author outlines the essentials of seeking knowledge: sincerity of intention, humility, perseverance, and respect for teachers. He shows that learning is not merely intellectual acquisition but an act of worship leading to closeness to Allah and purification of the heart. Thus, the conduct of scholars and students is the foundation of all beneficial knowledge, ensuring living ethics and sincere practice accompany learning.

• A foundational treatise on the ethics of knowledge

Ibn Jamāʿa, a leading Shāfiʿī scholar, structures the work around the mutual duties of scholars and students and the rules of conduct within learning spaces. He also addresses the proper use of books, the respect due to knowledge and teachers, and the spiritual value of sharing knowledge. With this balanced approach, he offers a comprehensive vision of intellectual and moral formation where knowledge serves personal and communal reform.

• A reference work for Islamic education

Thanks to its clear and methodical style, Tadhkirat as-Sāmiʿ – On the Rules of Conduct for the Scholar and the Student has become an essential reference in religious education circles. Moreover, it reminds that transmitting knowledge requires discipline of both body and heart. The book addresses teachers, students, and caregivers who wish to educate according to the values of the Sunnah.

• A bilingual edition for French readers

Published by Al-Iqraiyyah Editions and translated by Ismâʿîl ibn Machloukh al-Roubaysî, this work is presented in a bilingual Arabic–French format. The alternating layout presents the Arabic original and its French translation, enabling faithful and fruitful study. It eases comprehension of classical vocabulary and direct comparison between both languages, while highlighting Ibn Jamāʿa’s balanced style and its relevance today.

Ultimately, Tadhkirat as-Sāmiʿ – On the Rules of Conduct for the Scholar and the Student is more than a manual: it is a living reminder of knowledge’s moral responsibility. Its timeless teaching inspires the union of learning and conduct, reflection and worship, theory and practice—an essential read for anyone aspiring to study, teach, or transmit knowledge according to Islam’s noble principles.