Tadhkirat al-Sami wal-Mutakallim fi Adab al-Alim wal-Mutaallim

Tadhkirat al-Samiʿ wa-l-Mutakallim fi Adab al-ʿAlim wa-l-Mutaʿallim (Arabic: تذكرة السامع والمتكلم في أدب العالم والمتعلم, "A Reminder to the Listener and the Speaker on the Etiquette of the Scholar and the Student") is a classical Islamic pedagogical treatise on educational ethics and scholarly conduct by the Shafi'i jurist and chief judge Badr al-Din Ibn Jama'ah (639–733 AH / 1241–1333 CE) Hadiyat al-Arifin Asma al…+1.

Purpose and Composition

Ibn Jamaʿah composed the work as a concise handbook to elucidate the proper comportment demanded of teachers and students alike Tadhkirat al-Sami wal-Mut…. He noted that students stood in pressing need of codified etiquette, as hesitation and shyness often prevented them from attending classes, or rough manners alienated them from knowledge Tadhkirat al-Sami wal-Mut…. He gathered the treatise's material from what he heard directly from senior scholars, what he encountered in his readings, and what he extracted during scholarly debates, deliberately omitting transmission chains (asānīd) and lengthy proofs to maintain brevity and keep the text engaging Tadhkirat al-Sami wal-Mut….

In formulating its material, Ibn Jamaʿah drew heavily upon earlier foundational writings on Islamic pedagogy and scholarly ethics, including works by Muhammad ibn Sahnun, al-Khatib al-Baghdadi, Ibn Abd al-Barr, Ibn al-Salah, and al-Nawawi Min Hady al-Salaf fi Tala…+1.

Structure and Contents

The book is organized into five main chapters encompassing eight sub-sections and ninety-six specific subcategories Min Hady al-Salaf fi Tala…+1:

• Chapter 1: The Virtue of Knowledge and Scholars (Fi Fadl al-ʿIlm wa-Ahlih), presenting scriptural and traditional proofs for the merits of teaching, learning, and the high standing of scholars Tadhkirat al-Sami wal-Mut…+1.
• Chapter 2: The Etiquette of the Scholar (Fi Adab al-ʿAlim), outlining a program for the teacher's personal conduct, his demeanor during lectures, and his interaction with students Min Hady al-Salaf fi Tala…+1.
• Chapter 3: The Etiquette of the Student (Fi Adab al-Mutaʿallim), setting out practical guidelines for the student's personal development, his deference toward his teacher, his conduct with classmates, and his study discipline Min Hady al-Salaf fi Tala…+1.
• Chapter 4: Comportment with Books (Fi Musahabat al-Kutub), covering the care, acquisition, lending, copying, textual collation, marginal annotation, and physical handling of scholarly books Tadhkirat al-Sami wal-Mut…+1.
• Chapter 5: Etiquette of Residing in Madrasas (Fi Adab Sukna al-Madaris), detailing the rules of dormitory living and institution-based learning, which had become the predominant setting for students in the author's era Tadhkirat al-Sami wal-Mut….

Reception and Editions

The treatise is widely recognized among Islamic educational works as a comprehensive codification of traditional learning ethics Min Hady al-Salaf fi Tala…+1. It was published in Hyderabad, India, edited by Muhammad Hashim al-Nadwi, and subsequently reissued by various Middle Eastern publishers Min Hady al-Salaf fi Tala…+1. Another edition was prepared by Hassan Abd al-Mannan Mawsuat al-Akhlaq - al-Kh….