Under his father's guidance, he memorized the Quran, the pre-Islamic odes (Mu'allaqat), and the works of Al-Mutanabbi, along with thousands of lines of Arabic poetry.
Al-Issa completed his secondary education in Hama, Latakia, and Damascus amidst a turbulent period of political unrest.
Following the June 1967 Arab-Israeli War, he shifted his focus to children's literature, producing work that included poems, stories, and plays for young readers.
[3] Sulaiman al-Issa's poetry was deeply rooted in classical Arabic traditions while also addressing contemporary social and political issues.
Later in life, his focus shifted to children's literature, where he sought to instill pride in Arab heritage and cultural values.