Etiquette of the Learner

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PUBLISHER’S FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: THE EXCELLENCE OF KNOWLEDGE, SCHOLARS AND THE LEARNING AND TEACHING OF THAT KNOWLEDGE
	What Allah says about knowledge and scholars
	What the Messenger of Allah said about knowledge and scholars
	What the Companions and pious predecessors said about knowledge and scholars
	The criteria of a scholar
CHAPTER 2: ETIQUETTE OF A STUDENT WITHIN HIMSELF
	1. Purifying the heart of all evil and impurities
	2. Correcting the intention for Allah Most High
	3. Removing obstacles in the way of seeking knowledge
	4. Being content with a little and not pursuing wealth
	5. Valuing time and the best times for different tasks
	6. Eating minimal food
	7. Choosing the way of piety and taking Sharīʿah concessions
	8. Decreasing foods that have an adverse effect
	9. Decreasing sleep and resting the body
	10. Choosing the right friend
CHAPTER 3: ETIQUETTE OF A STUDENT WITH HIS TEACHERS
	1. Choosing a teacher from pious scholars
	2. Obeying the teacher and being humble before him
	3. Honouring the teacher and praising him as he deserves
	4. Not forgetting the teacher’s favours
	5. Being patient when reprimanded
	6. Thanking the teacher for his guidance and assistance
	7. Asking permission to enter in a disciplined manner
	8. Sitting in front of the teacher with respect
	9. Speaking politely with the teacher
	10. Responding to the teacher and listening attentively
	11. Not competing with the teacher
	12. Giving to and taking from the teacher
	13. Walking with the teacher and speaking with him
CHAPTER 4: ETIQUETTE OF A STUDENT IN HIS STUDIES AND LESSONS
	1. Prioritising the Noble Qur’an, followed by the principles of every science
	2. Sticking to a single methodology in the beginning
	3. Confirming and correcting what is memorised
	4. Being occupied with collections of narrations and the study of their chains
	5. Studying detailed commentaries after the treatises
	6. Frequenting the teacher’s lectures
	7. Sitting in the lecture
	8. Interacting with colleagues during the lecture
	9. Asking for clarification of difficult concepts
	10. Waiting in turn to read
	11. Not pressuring the teacher to read when he is occupied
	12. Beginning the lecture with supplications for the teacher and the author of the book
	13. Encouraging others to study
CHAPTER 5: ETIQUETTE WITH BOOKS
	1. Acquiring the necessary books for study
	2. Lending and borrowing books
	3. Placing books correctly when reading and when not reading
	4. Checking books before returning them
	5. Before writing in books
	6. Improving handwriting
	7. Editing and verifying the text of an Arabic book
	8. Writing references in Arabic books
	9. Writing notes
	10. Distinguishing the titles and sub-headings from the main text
	11. Crossing out mistakes
CHAPTER 6: ETIQUETTE IN THE INSTITUTE
	1. Enrolling at the appropriate institute
	2. Finding pious teachers and tutors
	3. Being aware of responsibilities towards the institute
	4. Strictly abiding by the residential regulations of the institute
	5. Not wasting time during studies
	6. Etiquette with students and staff of the institute
	7. Choosing the right roommate and the most appropriate room to stay in
	8. Etiquette within the institute
	9. Actions one should avoid in the institute
	10. Not disturbing or intruding on other residents
	11. Etiquette in attending lectures
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