Category: Book One: The Book of Good Manners

Chapter 89Clarity of Discourse 696. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Prophet (PBUH) said something, he would repeat his words thrice so that the meanings would be understood fully; and whenever he came upon a group of people, he would greet them, and he would repeat salutation thrice.[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary:… Continue reading Chapter 89: Clarity of Discourse

Chapter 88Excellence of meeting with a smiling Countenance and Politeness in Speech Allah, the Exalted, says: "And lower your wings for the believers (be courteous to the fellow-believers).'' (15:88) "And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you.'' (3:159) 693. `Adi bin Hatim (May Allah be pleased with him)… Continue reading Chapter 88: Excellence of meeting with a smiling Countenance and Politeness in Speech

Chapter 87Safeguarding and Perpetuating Good Habits Allah, the Exalted, says: "Verily, Allah will not change the (good) condition of a people as long as they do not change their state (of goodness) themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allah).'' (13:11) "And be not like her who undoes the thread which… Continue reading Chapter 87: Safeguarding and Perpetuating Good Habits

Chapter 86Fulfillment of Promises Allah, the Exalted, says: "And fulfill (every) covenant. Verily! The covenant will be questioned about. (17:34) "And fulfill the Covenant of Allah (Bai`ah: pledge for Islam) when you have covenanted.'' (16:91) "O you who believe! Fulfill (your) obligations.'' (5:1) "O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do… Continue reading Chapter 86: Fulfillment of Promises

Chapter 85Secrecy of Private Matters (Guarding Secrets) Allah, the Exalted, says: "And fulfill (every) covenant. Verily! The covenant, will be questioned about.'' (17:34) 685. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The most evil of the people to Allah on the Day of Resurrection will be the… Continue reading Chapter 85: Secrecy of Private Matters (Guarding Secrets)

Chapter 84Exaltation of Modesty 681. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) passed by a man of the Ansar who was admonishing his brother regarding shyness. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Leave him alone, for modesty is a part of Iman.''[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary:  The Ansari, who was being… Continue reading Chapter 84: Exaltation of Modesty