Educational guidance of Imam Abu al-Layth al-samarqandi on the merits of Knowledge and its people

This research explores the educational guidance of Imam Abu al-Layth al-Samarqandi regarding the virtue of knowledge and its seekers ، through analyzing his writings and extracting their pedagogical meanings. The study is divided into two main sections: the first defines the key terms of the title—such as educational guidance ، knowledge ، and its virtue—and introduces Imam al-Samarqandi ، including his name ، lineage ، and scholarly status. The second section delves into his educational insights related to acts of worship ، through two main topics: the first addresses the virtue of seeking knowledge and associating with scholars ، where the Imam links knowledge to piety and righteous deeds ، considering it the path to salvation. The second topic focuses on teaching the Qur’an ، highlighting its noble status and the importance of learning and teaching it. He emphasizes proper conduct with the Qur’an ، warns against abandoning it ، and stresses the need to apply its teachings rather than merely memorizing it.