Respect for Your Teacher:
Key Guidelines for Proper Manners with Islamic Teachers
Studying the Qur’an is both a privilege and a responsibility — not only because of what you’re learning, but also because of how you approach the learning process. The way you treat your teacher reflects your seriousness and your respect for knowledge.
We’d like to share with you a series of tips that can help you refine and beautify your manners as a student, especially in the context of manners with Islamic teachers.
Respond to Your Teacher Without Delay:
If your teacher sends you a message asking something or informing you about something, reply as soon as possible. Don’t leave it unanswered or take days to respond or weeks (believe me, this happens a lot). This is a matter of adhab — good Islamic manners.
Your teacher is making an effort to help you and teachers deserve respect, attention, and willingness on your part and she/he is not your friend or social companion — rather he/she is someone who is teaching you the Book of Allah, and that deserves seriousness and high regard.
Also, if your teacher is asking about rescheduling a class, it may be because they need to reorganize their timetable with all their students and the longer you take to reply, the more it affects others as well.
Be Ready Before the Class Begins:
You should never start a class by looking for your notebook, your book, or your headphones. Everything should be prepared ahead of time.
Remember that your teacher’s time is valuable too. Making them wait while you get organized is not respectful, so show your commitment by being ready and fully prepared when the class begins. These small actions reflect your effort and your seriousness as a student.
Write Down Your Corrections and Work on Them During the Week
We’ve written a dedicated article on how to review and correct your mistakes after each lesson. You can read it here: How to Work on Your Mistakes After Class
Prepare for the Next Lesson in Advance
Avoid preparing your lesson just a few minutes before class. Studying the Qur’an is not something you can rush. A good recitation in class is the result of consistent practice throughout the week.
When you put in the effort between lessons, your teacher will clearly notice — just as they’ll notice when you haven’t.
Your Manners Say a Lot About You as a Student
Treating your teacher with respect, preparing your lessons in advance, replying promptly to messages without delays of days or even weeks (yes, this happens more often than you might think), and valuing their effort — these are not small details. They’re signs of good character and a serious attitude toward learning Islam.
The success of a class doesn’t only depend on the teacher’s knowledge — it also depends on the student’s manners with Islamic teachers and their willingness to learn and grow and of course on their sincerity seeking Allah’s pleasure.
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