*One should not excessively indulge in lawful things.
*One should not busy himself with photocopying manuscripts or gathering similar manuscripts for one book, unless there is a genuine purpose for doing that.
*One should visit Islamic libraries and see what books are available.
*One should avoid using terms that are confusing or can be easily misconstrued.
*One should not be in a hurry when listening to someone or reading a text. They should be sure that they understand the proper meaning. Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said that Abu Ayoub as-Sakhtiyaani, may Allah have mercy on him, would request the questioner to repeat himself. If he managed to repeat the question as he did at first, he would answer his question; otherwise, he would not answer his question. (I'laam al-Mo'waq'e'een 2/187)
*One should spend time reading books of Fatawa (religious verdicts).
*One should not rush to 'generally' negate a matter when he is not sure.9 *If one narrates a Hadeeth in its meaning, he should clarify that he is doing that.
