'Treat people with good manners.' (Saheeh at-Targheeb)
*It is best that sessions of knowledge be held in the Masaajid. If this is not possible, then one can hold them in people's homes. The Prophet () held a session of knowledge for the women and said:
'It will be held in the house of so and so.'
*One should face the Qiblah (direction of the Ka'bah) and people should sit in a 'circle'.
*There is no problem if the Sheik sits on a high place if there are many people.
*The lesson should be started with the Testimony of Faith. Thereafter, the Sheik should ask Allah to exalt the mention of Prophet Muhammad (). Some scholars would begin their sessions by a recitation from the Qur'an.
*One should ask Allah to have mercy on his Sheik and to forgive him. If people are gossiping about a Sheik he should prevent them to the best of his ability. If he cannot, then he should leave that sitting.
*The Sheik should clarify terms which are difficult to understand. He should remain silent about matters he has no knowledge of or is unsure of.
*The Sheik should be thoughtful and not bore the people in front of him. There is no problem if the Sheik ends the session with an interesting story, if he sees that some of those attending have become tired. Some even said: 'Stories and narrations are ‘ropes’ by which one can captivate the heart.' *One should not forget the du'aa of Kaf'farah al-Majlis upon completing the session.11
*One should not argue or dispute senselessly during the session of knowledge.
*One should not be arrogant and refuse to attend a session of knowledge in which the poor attend.
*One should listen to the hadeeth of the Prophet () in a humble and submissive manner.
