Necessary Etiquettes for a Student of Knowledge
- Ikhlāṣ
- Memorising the Qurʾān
- Learning and mastering Arabic
- Having the best of manners
- Respect for Allah and his noble creation
- Refraining from arrogance and pride
- Being cautious with meeting innovators
- Acquaintance with a reputable shaykh
- Seeking help from Allah and remaining steadfast
- Always being in a state of purity
- Aiming high
- Being Patient
- Prioritising important subjects
- Staggering learning in stages
- Refraining from delving into controversial matters
- Choosing good company
- Revision of topics
- Use of the pen
- Travelling for the sake of seeking knowledge
- Specialising in a particular field
Taken from Ilā Ṭālib al-ʿIlm, Abū al-Ḥasan al-Sayyid ʿAbd al-Majīd al-Ghawrī