Ta'iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble

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Welcome to our new series on the Ta’iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri - a poem so striking that scholars across generations instructed their students to memorise it. Not because it's beautiful poetry, but because it slaps you awake. Taught by Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble, this series takes you into a masterpiece that speaks to the modern Muslim student - the one juggling university, work, household, and trying to hold onto their Deen in a world that doesn't make it easy. This isn't just admonition. It's not a Sheikh telling you "you're doing it wrong." It's a father confessing to his son: “These are the mistakes I made. These are the attachments that cost me. Don’t repeat them. Take the path I should have taken.” The poem revolves around three unshakeable truths: - Zuhd - turning away from a Dunya designed to capture you - Seeking Knowledge - the treasure that fills the void when you stop chasing wealth and status - Purifying the Soul - Tawbah, return, and filling your heart with what Allah loves

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    NEW SERIES: Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | #1 Dunya vs. Seeking Knowledge | Ust. Muhammad Tim Humble

    The Dunya pushes you: “Earn more. Climb higher. Secure your future.” Your heart quietly asks: "But when will you seek knowledge? What about the Akhirah?" If you’ve ever watched your commitment to seeking knowledge fade while life pulls you in every direction… if you’ve ever stared at your week and wondered when your Iman slipped through the cracks… this poem was written for you. Welcome to our new series on the Ta’iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri - a poem so striking that scholars across generations instructed their students to memorise it. Not because it's beautiful poetry, but because it slaps you awake. Taught by Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble, this series takes you into a masterpiece that speaks to the modern Muslim student - the one juggling university, work, household, and trying to hold onto their Deen in a world that doesn't make it easy. This isn't just admonition. It's not a Sheikh telling you "you're doing it wrong." It's a father confessing to his son: “These are the mistakes I made. These are the attachments that cost me. Don’t repeat them. Take the path I should have taken.” The poem revolves around three unshakeable truths: Zuhd - turning away from a Dunya designed to capture you Seeking Knowledge - the treasure that fills the void when you stop chasing wealth and status Purifying the Soul - Tawbah, return, and filling your heart with what Allah loves In Episode 1, Ustadh Muhammad introduces the poem's background, its author's remarkable story, and begins unpacking the very first line: "The days shatter your heart, piece by piece..." Why does the poem begin with the heart, not the body, not time, but your heart? What happens when Iman wears out like old clothing? And what are the five actions that can renew a broken heart? This episode sets the stage for a journey that will challenge every student of knowledge, every person who's felt the weight of "I'm not doing enough," and every Muslim who knows deep down: the dunya is winning, and I need to fight back. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:28 About the Ta'iyyah 07:21 Core Topics of the Poem 11:00 Pursuing Balance Between Knowledge and Livelihood 17:45 The Poet and His Works 22:06 Why is the Poem Known as "Ta'iyyah"? 24:27 A Note on the Poem’s Variations 27:23 Different Explanations of the Poem 29:24 Beginning the Poem 30:30 How the Passage of Days Weakens Your Heart 35:30 Analysing and Rectifying the Heart’s Situation 37:16 Iman-Boosting Deeds 46:40 Conclusion AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge #iman #muslim

    NEW SERIES: Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | #1 Dunya vs. Seeking Knowledge | Ust. Muhammad Tim Humble

  2. Episode 2

    How Dunya Deceives You (And How to Break Free) | #2 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble

    One day you’ll wake up and realise the life you thought you still had… isn’t there anymore. Time didn’t slip past you. It carved you down, piece by piece, while you were busy chasing a world that never once promised to stay. That’s the reality the poet throws at you before you can look away. This episode exposes the Dunya for what it truly is: a beautiful veil over something that will never love you back. We chase it, trust it, build our hopes on it, yet the wise already divorced it long ago because they saw what was behind the curtain. Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble unpacks the verses that rip through that illusion with frightening clarity. For every Muslim who keeps saying “soon,” “later,” or “when I’m ready,” this lesson lands like a wake-up call you can’t ignore. Death isn’t just waiting - it’s rushing towards you, calling you by name, and every hour that passes answers on your behalf. Watch this with honesty. Let it unsettle you. Let it push you to stop treating the Dunya like it will ever give you what you’re hoping for. These lines don’t just teach; they expose. And once you see it, you cannot unsee it. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Precap and Introduction 00:02:25 - How the Passage of Time Chips You Away 00:05:53 - The Truthful Call of Death 00:15:45 - Loving the Bride That Will Betray You AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge #iman #muslim

    How Dunya Deceives You (And How to Break Free) | #2 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble

  3. Episode 3

    Have You Become Heedless Without Realising It? | #3 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble

    The danger isn’t dying unprepared. It’s believing you’ll prepare in time. This episode confronts one of the most dangerous habits of the heart: delay. Not open rebellion, not clear rejection, but the quiet confidence that there’s still time. Time to change. Time to return. Time to take things seriously. In Episode 3 of the Ta’iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble unpacks verses that speak to the soul that feels safe, settled, and just awake enough to keep going. The kind of sleep that doesn’t look like heedlessness, but is exactly that. The poet isn’t describing strangers. He’s speaking to someone he knows well. Someone sincere, but distracted. Someone who loves the dunya. Someone who keeps thinking the real wake-up moment is still far away. This lesson circles a haunting idea: what if the moment you finally pay attention is the moment you can no longer act? Watch carefully. Not later. Some awakenings don’t come twice. Watch the previous episodes of this series: 1st Episode: https://youtu.be/Xj_voDmunGg?s... 2nd Episode: https://youtu.be/zgFUtxFiAG0?s... Time Stamps: 00:00 - Precap and Introduction 01:19 - A Quick Recap 03:12 - Slumbering Through Life 08:51 - Death: The Point of Realisation 12:35 - Until When Will You Remain Deceived? Check out AMAU Library - a hub of authentic Islamic knowledge made FREE for all: https://library.amauacademy.co... AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Dawah

    Have You Become Heedless Without Realising It? | #3 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble

  4. Episode 4

    The Greatest Form of Goodness You Can Get | | #4 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble

    What if the thing you are most proud of ends up costing you the most? The poet’s voice turns personal here. Almost uncomfortably so. A name is called, not shouted, but called with expectation. As if the listener should already know better. As if the invitation had been made before, and quietly ignored. In Episode 4 of the Ta’iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble opens verses that challenge how we think about fortune and intelligence. Not in abstract terms, but in how we choose what deserves our time, our effort, and our attention. A stark comparison sits beneath the words. A life measured in decades, set against a standing that stretches beyond imagination. Suddenly, the question isn’t what you’ve gained, but whether you’ve used your mind well enough to recognise what truly benefits you. There’s a tension running through this lesson. Between time and value. Between effort and return. Between drifting through the Dunya and responding to a call that asks more of you than comfort ever will. You’ll find yourself rethinking words you use lightly. Fortune. Gain. Success. Even intelligence. Are they really what you thought, or have they been shaped by a much shorter horizon? Take a moment before pressing play. Watch with intention, and see what the verses ask of you Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Precap and Introduction 00:01:28 - Course Progress and Continuing the Ta’iyyah 00:04:01 - Who Is Intended by ‘Abu Bakr’ in the Poem? 00:06:51 - The Qur’anic Meaning of “Hadh” 00:12:23 - The Greatest Fortune: Beneficial Knowledge 00:13:34 - The Elevated Status of Knowledge 00:17:39 - The Correct Employment of the Intellect AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Dawah

    The Greatest Form of Goodness You Can Get | | #4 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble

  5. Episode 5

    The Knowledge That Produces Leaders | #5 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Tim Humble #AMAU

    The Qur'an and Sunnah praise knowledge countless times. But have you ever asked, "Which knowledge? Any knowledge? Or something very specific?" And why does that knowledge, in particular, make a person worth listening to, worth following, worth trusting? In this episode, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble continues through the Ta'iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri - a poem written centuries ago, yet somehow speaking directly to the confusion of our time. The verse opens with something personal: "O Abu Bakr…" A man being called. A reminder being given. And what follows quietly dismantles a lot of what people assume about knowledge, status, and what it actually means to lead. 0:00:00 - Precap and Introduction 0:02:19 - Identifying Who ‘Abu Bakr’ is 0:08:00 - A Call Directed to the Hearts 0:09:20 - Redefining True Fortune Through Sound Intellect 0:13:37 - Why the Dunya Is Insignificant 0:17:29 - The Knowledge Revelation Praises Above All 0:23:15 - Explaining the Two Types of Imamah 0:29:28 - The Qur’anic Usage of ‘Imam’ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #islamicknowledge #islamiclectures #seekingknowledge

    The Knowledge That Produces Leaders | #5 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Tim Humble #AMAU

  6. Episode 6

    Why So Many Muslims Are Confused Right Now | #6 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble #AMAU

    There is a veil over your eyes. The problem is, it doesn't feel like one. In Episode 6, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble continues the explanation of the Ta'iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri, moving through verses that ask what Islamic knowledge actually does to a person, not just what it teaches them. A figure appears in this lesson who had no tribe, no name, nothing the world counts as standing. And yet the Khalifa came and sat at his feet. The answer, it turns out, was never about where you came from. The poet has something to say about what lifts the veil. You may find yourself wondering why you waited this long. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Precap and Introduction 00:02:13 - The Correct Intention Behind Seeking Knowledge 00:03:06 - The Nature of Obedience to the Scholars 00:05:44 - How Knowledge Unveils Reality Before Your Eyes 00:09:31 - Knowledge as the Guide When One Is Lost 00:15:45 - The Honour Bestowed Through Knowledge AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge #muslimscholar

    Why So Many Muslims Are Confused Right Now | #6 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble #AMAU

  7. Episode 7

    The Halal Hustle Trap | #7 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

    There is a lie that appears righteous on the surface but pulls you away from knowledge: “I’ll focus on money first, then serve Islam.” This idea sounds noble, but in reality, it can destroy your priorities. Think about this: Can you name wealthy people from 50 years ago? Now compare them to the scholars of Islam—those who died centuries ago. What is it that makes them remembered as if they are still present among us today? In this deep and thought-provoking lesson, the Ustadh continues the poem of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri, uncovering why knowledge leaves a legacy that wealth never can. Rethink your priorities before it’s too late. 00:00 - Precap and Introduction 03:12 - The Lifelong Benefits of Knowledge 06:19 - Knowledge as a Source of Lasting Sadaqah 12:43 - The Virtue of the Prophet ﷺ and the Sahabah 15:51 - How Knowledge Lasts While Money Doesn’t 24:24 - The Superiority of Knowledge Over Money AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Dawah

    The Halal Hustle Trap | #7 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

  8. Episode 8

    Shaytan Fooled 70 Worshippers, But Not Him | #8 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble #AMAU

    Many Muslims think that doing good deeds and staying engaged in worship is enough. But Shaytan has destroyed countless people through doubts, confusion, and false ideas they were never equipped to answer. This episode explores why Islamic knowledge is described as an unbreakable sword, a weapon that never misses, never becomes blunt, and exposes falsehood wherever it appears. Sheikh Muhammad Tim Humble explains the role of the scholar in defending Islam, dismantling misconceptions, refuting innovation, and protecting people from deception in an age flooded with confusion. You’ll also hear an interesting story of how Shaytan deceived 70 worshippers… and why one scholar was able to see straight through the trap. A powerful reminder that knowledge is not just something praiseworthy and recommended. It is a necessity and protection. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Introducing and Examining the Verse 05:19 How Knowledge Constitutes Striving in Allah's Cause 07:04 The Scholar’s Role in Dismantling Falsehood 11:09 Iblis’s Method of Misguiding Through Doubts 14:43 Translation of the Eleventh Verse AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #seekingknowledge #islamicknowledge #iblis #muslimscholar

    Shaytan Fooled 70 Worshippers, But Not Him | #8 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble #AMAU

  9. Episode 9

    #9 Memorisation vs Reading | Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

    You may never look at memorisation the same way again. Why did the scholars value a single memorised line more than volumes of unread books? Have you ever realised that if you had memorised just a few lines of Quran each day, you could have completed the entire Quran years ago? And what is the type of knowledge that remains with you when every book is closed? In this episode of Ta'iyyah of Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble explores the forgotten power of memorisation, the danger of collecting knowledge without retaining it, and why many Muslims underestimate what they could achieve over time. You'll discover: • The shocking calculation that could change how you view Hifdh forever • Why memorisation often benefits a person more than endless reading • The difference between knowledge stored on shelves and knowledge carried in the heart • How the Salaf approached learning and preserving knowledge • Why gathering information is not the same as truly possessing it • The hidden treasure that can never be stolen from you A small daily effort. A lifetime of benefit. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:51 A Focused Recap 16:45 The Treasury of Knowledge 19:35 The Ease and Lightness of ‘Ilm 30:21 The Status of Memorisation Among the Salaf AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #hafidh #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge

    #9 Memorisation vs Reading | Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

  10. Episode 10

    This is Why You Forget Qur'an, Hadith & Everything Else | #10 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri #AMAU

    You memorised it once. So why can't you remember it now? Every hafidh who forgets. Every student of knowledge who studied for years and can barely recall a hadith today. It's not random, and it's definitely not just "old age" or a bad memory. There's a reason knowledge disappears. And it's tied to something most people never think about: a Zakah you owe on what you know - one that has nothing to do with money. Skip it, and Abdullah Ibn al-Mubarak said one of three things happens to you. One of them is terrifying. In this episode, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble breaks down: - Why the Qur'an and knowledge you once had start slipping away - The hidden "Zakah" scholars say you owe on your knowledge - What actually happens when you don't pay it - Why some of the most knowledgeable people end up remembering nothing - And the one habit that makes knowledge grow instead of fade If you've ever memorised something - Qur'an, a hadith, a Dua - and later realised it's gone... this episode explains exactly why. Watch till the end. The part about what your knowledge becomes if you never use it will stay with you. Timestamps: 00:00 Precap & Introduction 04:48 The Zakah of Knowledge 07:08 The Danger of Concealing Knowledge 09:47 When Is It Permissible to Withhold Knowledge? 12:13 Wise Discretion vs Sinful Compromise 15:28 Acting Upon Knowledge 21:13 How Should a Beginner Share Knowledge? 38:32 The Two Roots of Misguidance AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge #quran #hadith Original content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

    This is Why You Forget Qur'an, Hadith & Everything Else | #10 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri #AMAU

  11. Episode 11

    Why You Keep Giving Up on Seeking Knowledge | #11 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri | Sheikh Tim Humble

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    Why You Keep Giving Up on Seeking Knowledge | #11 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri | Sheikh Tim Humble

  12. Episode 12

    What Ruins a Student of Knowledge | #12 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri | Sheikh Muhammad Tim Humble

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    What Ruins a Student of Knowledge | #12 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri | Sheikh Muhammad Tim Humble
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Welcome to our new series on the Ta’iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri - a poem so striking that scholars across generations instructed their students to memorise it. Not because it's beautiful poetry, but because it slaps you awake. Taught by Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble, this series takes you into a masterpiece that speaks to the modern Muslim student - the one juggling university, work, household, and trying to hold onto their Deen in a world that doesn't make it easy. This isn't just admonition. It's not a Sheikh telling you "you're doing it wrong." It's a father confessing to his son: “These are the mistakes I made. These are the attachments that cost me. Don’t repeat them. Take the path I should have taken.” The poem revolves around three unshakeable truths: - Zuhd - turning away from a Dunya designed to capture you - Seeking Knowledge - the treasure that fills the void when you stop chasing wealth and status - Purifying the Soul - Tawbah, return, and filling your heart with what Allah loves

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