Ettiquettes of Learning and Studying ‘Ilm

1. Rectify your intentions – Think why are you doing this.
2. Stay well away from sins and bad habits.
3. Respect those you learn your knowledge from.
4. Serve those you learn your knowledge from.
5. Respect religious books and similar resources.
6. Respect and be courteous to your fellow students.
7. Make an effort to gain knowledge: General study, Be punctual for lessons, Repetition and revision.
8. Have a thirst to attain knowledge – dedicate yourself
9. Be steadfast when gaining knowledge and be prepared to make sacrifices for it.
10. Maintain an Islahi supervision under a Shaykh al Kamil.

(adapted from the teachings of Qari Muhammad Siddique Bandwi – Siraj al Uloom)