3. Ta’iyyah of Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri

Home » 3. Ta’iyyah of Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri

3. Ta’iyyah of Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri

Learn about seeking Islamic knowledge, good manners, obeying Allah and preparing for the Hereafter through the poem At-Ta’iyyah by Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri.

Course Information

Download Resources

This course teaches children the 115 verses of At-Ta’iyyah, a poem by Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri. Students will learn why Islamic knowledge is important, how to respect teachers, how to use what they learn and why good manners are part of seeking knowledge. The lessons also teach us about using our time wisely, staying away from sins, choosing good friends, being humble, remembering death and preparing for the Hereafter. Students will learn why knowledge is more valuable than money and why our actions must match what we learn. These lessons help us develop good manners, obey Allah, follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and follow the Qur’an and Sunnah as understood by the Salaf (Pious Predecessors) of this Ummah.

Part One: Advice to Abu Bakr (Verses 1–62)

The Value of Time and Life (Verses 1–5)
- Remembering death and the Hereafter.
- Understanding that our time is limited.
- Not becoming distracted by this world.
The Importance of Islamic Knowledge (Verses 6–18)
- The benefits of seeking knowledge.
- How knowledge guides us to the truth.
- Why knowledge is a treasure.
- Sharing knowledge with others.
- Working hard to learn.
Knowledge and Good Actions (Verses 19–27)
- Practising what we learn.
- Fearing Allah and obeying Him.
- Good manners and humility.
- Using knowledge to benefit ourselves and others.
Using Time Wisely (Verses 28–36)
- Accepting good advice.
- Avoiding laziness and delays.
- Learning instead of wasting time.
- Why knowledge is more important than money.
Knowledge Is Better Than Wealth (Verses 37–45)
- The difference between knowledge and money.
- The honour of beneficial knowledge.
- Trusting Allah and being thankful.
- Protecting our knowledge through good actions.
Remembering the Hereafter (Verses 46–62)
- Understanding that this world does not last forever.
- Remembering death and the Day of Judgement.
- Making sincere Dua.
- Asking Allah for forgiveness.
- Remembering Allah often.
- Not delaying good deeds because we are young.

Part Two: The Adviser Receives Advice (Verses 63–87)

Following Our Own Advice (Verses 63–74)
- Practising what we teach.
- Recognizing our own mistakes.
- Learning from scholars and good people.
- Improving our manners and behaviour.
Recognizing Our Mistakes (Verses 75–82)
- Taking responsibility for our actions.
- Staying away from sins.
- Being humble.
- Asking Allah for forgiveness.
- Remembering that Allah is always fair.
Preparing for the Day of Judgement (Verses 83–87)
- The Day of Resurrection.
- Being responsible for our deeds.
- Understanding Paradise and Hell.
- Preparing for the Hereafter through obedience to Allah.

Part Three: More Advice to Abu Bakr (Verses 88–115)

Humility and Respecting Others (Verses 88–95)
- Accepting correction.
- Not exposing other people’s mistakes.
- Respecting people’s honour.
- How obedience to Allah brings goodness.
Staying Away From Sins (Verses 96–100)
- Protecting ourselves from wrongdoing.
- Staying away from places that encourage sins.
- Understanding how bad actions can affect our lives.
- Returning to Allah through repentance.
Choosing Good Friends (Verses 101–106)
- Staying away from harmful friendships.
- Choosing people who help us obey Allah.
- Responding peacefully to bad behaviour.
- Finding a good place to learn and practise Islam.
Living for the Hereafter (Verses 107–110)
- Understanding Zuhd, which means not letting worldly things control our hearts.
- Using the blessings Allah gives us correctly.
- Remembering that the Hereafter is our final home.
Following Good Advice (Verses 111–115)
- Acting upon beneficial advice.
- Learning from our mistakes.
- Accepting the truth even when the person giving advice has faults.
- Sending Salah and peace upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.