Necessary Etiquettes for a Student of Knowledge

1. Ikhlāṣ
2. Memorising the Qurʾān
3. Learning and mastering Arabic
4. Having the best of manners
5. Respect for Allah and his noble creation
6. Refraining from arrogance and pride
7. Being cautious with meeting innovators
8. Acquaintance with a reputable shaykh
9. Seeking help from Allah and remaining steadfast
10. Always being in a state of purity
11. Aiming high
12. Being Patient
13. Prioritising important subjects
14. Staggering learning in stages
15. Refraining from delving into controversial matters
16. Choosing good company
17. Revision of topics
18. Use of the pen
19. Travelling for the sake of seeking knowledge
20. Specialising in a particular field

Taken from Ilā Ṭālib al-ʿIlm, Abū al-Ḥasan al-Sayyid ʿAbd al-Majīd al-Ghawrī