Category: Book One: The Book of Good Manners

Chapter 99Excellence of using the right Hand for Performing various good Acts Allah, the Exalted, says: "Then as for him who will be given his Record in his right hand will say: `Take, read my Record!''' (69:19) "So those on the Right Hand (i.e., those who will be given their Records in their right hands)… Continue reading Chapter 99: Excellence of using the right Hand for Performing various good Acts

Chapter 98Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on 'Eid Prayer and various other Occasions 719. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: On the occasion of the `Eid, the Prophet  (PBUH) would proceed to the prayer place taking one route and returning from another.[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: The `Ulama' say that… Continue reading Chapter 98: Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on ‘Eid Prayer, …

Chapter 97Istikhara (Seeking Guidance from Allah), and Consultation Allah, the Exalted, says: "And consult them in the affairs.'' (3:159) "And who (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation.'' (42:38) 718. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to teach us the Istikharah (seeking guidance from Allah) in all matters as… Continue reading Chapter 97: Istikhara (Seeking Guidance from Allah), and Consultation

Chapter 96Bidding Farewell and Advising on the Eve of Departure for a Journey or other Things Allah, the Exalted, says: "And this (submission to Allah, Islam) was enjoined by Ibrahim (Abraham) upon his sons and by Ya`qub (Jacob) (saying), `O my sons! Allah has chosen for you the (true) religion, then die not except in… Continue reading Chapter 96: Bidding Farewell and Advising on the Eve of Departure for a Journey or other Things

Chapter 95Excellence of Conveying Glad Tidings and Congratulations Allah, the Exalted, says: "So announce the good news to My slaves. Those who listen to the Word [good advice La ilaha illallah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) and Islamic Monotheism] and follow the best thereof (i.e., worship Allah Alone, repent to Him… Continue reading Chapter 95: Excellence of Conveying Glad Tidings and Congratulations

Chapter 94Honoring the Guest Allah, the Exalted, says: "Has the story reached you, of the honoured guests [three angels; Jibril (Gabriel) along with another two] of Ibrahim (Abraham)? When they came in to him and said: `Salam (peace be upon you),' He answered: `Salam (peace be upon you),' and said: `You are a people unknown… Continue reading Chapter 94: Honoring the Guest

Chapter 93Excellence of Walking Solemnly (Towards the Mosque) to perform As-Salat (The Prayer) and other Religious Duties Allah, the Exalted, says: "And whosoever honours the Symbols of Allah, then it is truly from the piety of the heart.'' (22:32) 704. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah… Continue reading Chapter 93: Graceful Walk for rites

Chapter 92Dignity and Tranquility Allah, the Exalted, says: "And the (faithful) slaves of the Most Gracious (Allah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and sedateness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness.'' (25:63) 703. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:… Continue reading Chapter 92: Dignity and Tranquility

Chapter 91Brevity in Preaching Allah, the Exalted, says: "Invite (mankind, O Muhammad (PBUH)) to the way of your Rubb (i.e., Islam) with wisdom (i.e., with the Divine Revelation and the Qur'an) and fair preaching.'' (16:125) 699. Shaqiq bin Salamah reported: Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) used to preach to us once every… Continue reading Chapter 91: Brevity in Preaching

Chapter 90Listening Attentively 698. Jarir bin `Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) asked me on the occasion of the Farewell Pilgrimage to tell the people to keep silent, then he (PBUH) said, "Do not revert to disbelief after me, chopping the heads of one another.''[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary:  Commenting… Continue reading Chapter 90: Listening Attentively