حلية طالب العلم-شيخ بكر بن عبد الله أبو زيد

Author: Shaykh Bakr Abū Zaid

This valuable treatise serves as a guide for every student of knowledge who desires to tread the path of seeking Islamic knowledge with proper manners, sincerity, and methodology. Shaykh Abū Zayd outlines the etiquettes (Adāb), discipline, and moral qualities that should adorn the student of knowledge — from their relationship with Allāh, their teachers, and their books, how they manage their time and interactions with others.

The book emphasizes:

• The virtues and responsibilities of seeking knowledge.
• The character and humility required of a true seeker.
• The importance of sincerity and continuous self-rectification.
• The manner of dealing with scholars, classmates, and books.
• The methodology for memorization, revision, and teaching. Pges. 64