The primary warning sign is when a preacher openly denies state laws and national traditions (such as kelin tusiru — welcoming a bride, salem salu — traditional greeting, as beru — memorial meals, etc.), encourages disobedience to parents, and labels other Muslims who do not share their views as «infidels» or «misguided» (takfir). Official and trustworthy preachers are exclusively those approved by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (SAMK) and listed on their official websites (e.g., muftyat.kz).
