بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

as-salam alaykum wa rahmatullah,

Al-Ḥamdu lillāh, we are pleased to announce the recent publication of a beneficial text on the upbringing of children, ‘Educating Children: Classical Advice for Modern Times’, based on the renowned 16^th Century jurist Imām al-Ramli’s much celebrated poem, ‘Riyādatul Sibyān’. The text has been translated by Shaykh `Abdul `Azīz Aḥmed (may Allāh preserve him and benefit us by him).

Its translator, Shaykh `Abdul `Aziz Ahmed, is an experienced teacher who studied both classical Islamic texts with renowned scholars, and modern psychology and pedagogy.

The book discusses child development from the point of choosing a spouse to the child’s attaining maturity. It contains explanations of key concepts such as adab, etiquette, aql, intellect and role models. There are practical examples and reflections on real situations, as well as explanations of prophetic traditions.

Each chapter contains discussion points and quotes from various contributors. The topics include discipline, gender roles, the influence of television and mass advertising, the importance of finding time to play and relax, and ways of developing the intellect.

This book is classical advice for modern times.

The book contains the core etiquettes required in raising children and everything that Muslim families need. We counsel people to concern themselves with it. – Habib Umar

A must-read for any concerned parent: Shaykh Abdul Aziz has taken one of the best classical works on Islamic parenting and contextualized the wisdom and guidance in a clear, practical and sensitive manner – Faraz Rabbani, Executive Director, Seekers Hub Global

In this welcomed translation of the classical manual, Riyadatul Sibyan, Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed presents the theoretical foundations of tarbiyya, which is pivotal to Islamic education. In doing so, he will hopefully expose the upcoming generations to experiencing its realities – Yahya Rhodus, Senior Instructor, Seekers Guidance

An excellent combination of traditional Islamic views of children’s education and a modern application of those views which will provide inspiration for educators – Aisha Abdurrahman Bewley, Translator