The Recommendation of the Prophet Yahya - by Ibn al-Qayyim - TABARI Editions

In this concise and profound work, the great scholar Ibn al-Qayyim comments on the recommendation that Allah addressed to His Prophet Yahya, son of Zakariyya, peace be upon them. This recommendation, reported in an authentic hadith, constitutes a complete summary of divine guidance in matters of belief, worship, ethics, and spiritual education.

A divine, universal, and timeless recommendation

Allah said to Prophet Yahya:

“I command you with five words…”

These five commandments were intended for the children of Israel, but they apply to every believing community until the end of time. They include:

1. Exclusive worship of Allah

2. Regular performance of prayer

3. Constant remembrance of Allah (dhikr)

4. Observance of spiritual obligations

5. Enjoining good and forbidding evil

A source of guidance for Muslim families

This work provides an essential educational and moral framework for:

• Parents wishing to impart the fundamental values of Islam to their children

• Muslim women and Muslim men desiring to cultivate God-consciousness in their daily lives

• Educators and teachers in religious sciences

• Any Muslim family seeking inspiration from the Prophets to enhance the parent-child relationship

Parenting guided by the Prophets

Although this book is not limited to parenting in the narrow sense, it serves as a powerful educational tool within the family setting. It demonstrates that the Prophets are our role models, not only in their worship and behavior, but also in how they transmit faith to their children. The author highlights:

• • The importance of active transmission

  • The role of personal example

The spiritual dialogue between parents and children

• The moral responsibility of educators

Ibn al-Qayyim: a scholar in the service of inner reform

Known for his major works on soul purification, Ibn al-Qayyim excels here in spiritual synthesis and pedagogical depth. Through this commentary, he guides the reader towards:

• A clear understanding of divine speech

• A concrete application in daily life

• An aspiration for inner reform

For a healthy and balanced Islamic society

The transmission of these five recommendations is essential for building a community:

• Pious and consistent

• Rooted in the guidance of the Quran

• Carried by educational and ethical values

This is why this book is recommended for:

• Youth Muslims in training

• Parents concerned about the spirituality of their children

• Anyone desiring to return to the purity of prophetic teaching

To be paired with:

• Parent-child relationship among the Prophets - Amin Salih

• Child education in Islam - Ibn al-Qayyim

• Luqman's advice to his son