Good Manners

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20 Islamic Manners (Adab) Every Muslim Should Follow

"The best among you are those who have the best manners and character."
(Sahih al-Bukhari 6035)

1. 1. Greeting with Salam (السلام عليكم):
   Always initiate greetings with "As-Salamu Alaykum" and respond fully ("Wa Alaykum as-Salam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh"). (Quran 4:86, Sahih Muslim 2162)
2. 2. Smiling is Charity (Sadaqah):
   The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Your smile for your brother is charity." (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 1956)
3. 3. Lowering the Gaze:
   "Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their modesty." (Quran 24:30)
4. 4. Speaking Kindly or Remaining Silent:
   "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6475)
5. 5. Honoring Parents:
   "Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and be kind to parents." (Quran 17:23)
6. 6. Eating with the Right Hand:
   The Prophet (ﷺ) commanded: "Eat with your right hand!" (Sahih Muslim 2020)
7. 7. Saying "Bismillah" Before Eating:
   "Mention Allah's Name (Bismillah), eat with your right hand, and eat from what is nearest to you." (Sahih al-Bukhari 5376)
8. 8. Thanking People:
   "Whoever does not thank people has not thanked Allah." (Sunan Abu Dawud 4811)
9. 9. Visiting the Sick:
   "Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and free the captive." (Sahih al-Bukhari 3046)
10. 10. Keeping Promises:
    "Fulfill the covenant of Allah when you make a pledge." (Quran 16:91)
11. 11. Avoiding Backbiting (Ghibah):
    "Do not spy or backbite one another." (Quran 49:12)
12. 12. Seeking Permission Before Entering:
    "Do not enter houses other than your own until you ask permission." (Quran 24:27)
13. 13. Covering Sneezes:
    The Prophet (ﷺ) would cover his mouth when sneezing. (Sunan Abu Dawud 5029)
14. 14. Respecting Neighbors:
    "Jibril kept recommending neighbors to me until I thought he would make them heirs!" (Sahih al-Bukhari 6014)
15. 15. Being Honest in Trade:
    "The truthful merchant will be with the prophets and martyrs." (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 1209)
16. 16. Avoiding Anger:
    "The strong is not the one who overcomes people, but the one who controls himself in anger." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6114)
17. 17. Cleaning Teeth with Miswak:
    "Were it not for burdening my Ummah, I would have ordered them to use Miswak before every prayer." (Sahih al-Bukhari 887)
18. 18. Dressing Modestly:
    "O children of Adam! Wear your adornment at every masjid." (Quran 7:31)
19. 19. Avoiding Wastefulness:
    "Eat and drink, but do not waste. Indeed, He does not like the wasteful." (Quran 7:31)
20. 20. Making Dua for Others:
    "No Muslim makes supplication for his brother in his absence except that an angel says: 'And for you the same.'" (Sahih Muslim 2732)

🔍 Verification of Authenticity

All Hadith are sourced from:

• Sahih al-Bukhari
• Sahih Muslim
• Sunan Abu Dawud (Sahih graded)
• Sunan al-Tirmidhi (Hasan/Sahih graded)
• Sunan Ibn Majah (Sahih graded)

Every Quranic reference is directly quoted from the Mushaf (Arabic text).

May Allah help us follow the Prophet’s (ﷺ) perfect example. Ameen. 🤲