– learn about the Islamic teachings regarding respect for Teachers

– realise that great knowledge cannot be acquired without great sacrifice

– appreciate that in order to acquire knowledge one has to sit in the company of the learned. Books, of themselves, are not sufficient

– discover that Allah bestows knowledge and understanding consonant with ones respect, humility, self sacrifice and obedience to teachers

– understand that Allah only makes those who are respectful to their teachers the means of guidance for the people of the world. The proud are never used to guide mankind.