Some social etiquette in life

Some social etiquette in life

Etiquette is of immense importance in building an ideal and orderly society. Rasulullah (SAW) said about the importance of manners, “Surely good character, good manners and moderation in spending or moderation are 25% of prophethood.” (Abu Dawud, Hadith: 4776)

Etiquette is polite, elegant and tasteful behavior that makes people restrained and modest. This quality does not develop in anyone suddenly; It requires long preparation. The seeds of manners are mainly sown in childhood. In this case, the family role is the main one. Children are imitators, so what the elders in the family use, the children follow.

Following are some aspects of Islamic etiquette in daily life-

Etiquette in Daily Life:

Every act of life has to be done according to a code of conduct or etiquette. Discipline maintains balance in society. If the instructions are not followed, the work is not completed smoothly and the desired results are not achieved. Moving, eating, living and coexistence with people are the basic tasks of social life. The best example of etiquette in these daily activities is the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Allah says, “You are indeed of great character.” (Surah: Al-Kalam, Verse: 4)

Salutation:

In the Islamic way of life, it is ordered to greet everyone, big and small, acquaintances and strangers. Special importance is also given to replying to salams.

Allah Ta’ala says, ‘When you are greeted with salam and salutations, then give a better salutation or a similar salutation. Indeed, Allah is the Accountant of all matters. (Surah Nisa, verse 86)

Be kind to your neighbor: 

Behaving well with one’s neighbor is an important duty of a Muslim. To maintain social order, one should develop good relations with neighbors with all the love of the heart. It is forbidden to harm your neighbor. On the authority of Abu Shurayh, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) once said, ‘By Allah, he is not a believer, by Allah, he is not a believer, by Allah, he is not a believer.’ ? He said, whose neighbor cannot be safe from his tyranny. (Mishkat, Hadith: 4962)

Purity and Cleanliness:

An important aspect of etiquette is purity and cleanliness. Allah Almighty says, “Surely Allah loves those who repent and those who attain purity.” (Surah: Baqarah, verse: 222)

Speaking with a smile without getting angry:

Rasulullah (SAW) always spoke to people with a smile and refrained from anger. He said, ‘To appear before your brother with a smiling face is a charity for you.’ (Tirmidhi, Hadith: 1956)

Avoid misconceptions: 

A Muslim should have a positive attitude towards his fellow Muslim—this is the teaching of Islam. This is the ideal of Rasulullah (SAW), the Messenger of Humanity’s emancipation. Negative thoughts destroy families, homes and institutions—everything. Negative thinking is sin in Islam. One should not harbor bad feelings towards any person. Because it hurts people. Allah says, ‘O believers! Avoid overthinking. Surely some ideas are sinful.’ (Sura: Hujurat, verse: 12)

Integrity and Security:

Its importance in Islam is immense. If any bad behavior is found in the path of life, then he should be counseled personally with wisdom, so that he can be corrected. It is necessary to make vigorous efforts to protect him from the harm of others. On the authority of Abu Huraira (RA), Rasulullah (SAW) said, “One believer is like a mirror to another believer and one believer is the brother of another believer.” They protect each other from harm and protect him in his absence.’ (Abu Dawud, Hadith: 4918)