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Good Manners

Dadi Jaan
Dadi JaanOur Prophet ﷺ had the best manners. Let's try to be like him every day.
Say Salam
1

Say Salam

Greet people with Assalamu alaikum. Reply with Wa alaikum assalam.

Smile
2

Smile

The Prophet ﷺ taught that smiling at your brother or sister is a charity.

Respect your elders
3

Respect your elders

Speak gently to your parents and elders, help them and make dua for them.

Tell the truth
4

Tell the truth

A Muslim is honest, even when it is hard.

Eat with your right hand
5

Eat with your right hand

Say Bismillah, eat with your right hand and eat from what is in front of you.

Be kind to animals
6

Be kind to animals

Give them water, food and shade. Never hurt them.

Say JazakAllah
7

Say JazakAllah

Say JazakAllahu khayran: may Allah reward you with good.

Help your neighbours
8

Help your neighbours

Be kind to the people who live near you and share with them.

Good manners (Adab) and noble character (Akhlaaq) lie at the very core of Islamic teachings, serving as a practical reflection of faith (Eeman). In everyday life, practicing good manners extends beyond simple courtesy; it encompasses how a Muslim interacts with parents, neighbors, elders, peers, and society at large according to the guidance of the Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

This guide outlines essential Islamic etiquettes, including the virtues of truthful speech, humility, hospitality, respecting privacy, maintaining family ties, and controlling anger. By integrating these daily Prophetic practices, individuals can cultivate personal spiritual discipline, foster harmony within their households, and present an authentic, compassionate representation of Islam in modern society.

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