Manners,
Moral Character And Behavior
The following are some of the verses that deal with
etiquette in our daily life.
I seek refuge in God from Satan the rejected
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[24:27] O you who believe, do
not enter homes other than yours without permission from their
inhabitants, and without greeting them. This is better for you, that
you may take heed.
[4:86] When greeted with a
greeting, you shall respond with a better greeting or at least an
equal one. GOD reckons all things.
[6:54] When those who believe in
our revelations come to you, you shall say,"Salmun `Alaykum (Peace be
upon you). ……….
[ 73:10] And remain steadfast in
the face of their utterances, and disregard them in a nice manner.
[31:18-19] "You shall not treat
the people with arrogance, nor shall you roam the earth proudly. GOD
does not like the arrogant showoffs. "Walk humbly and lower your voice
- the ugliest voice is the donkey's voice."
[4:148] GOD does not like the
utterance of bad language, unless one is treated with gross injustice.
GOD is Hearer, Knower.
[7:31] O children of Adam, you
shall be clean and dress nicely when you go to the masjid. And eat and
drink moderately; Surely, He does not love the gluttons.
[49:11] O you who believe, no
people shall ridicule other people, for they may be better than they.
Nor shall any women ridicule other women, for they may be better than
they. Nor shall you mock one another, or make fun of your names. Evil
indeed is the reversion to wickedness after attaining faith. Anyone
who does not repent after this, these are the transgressors.
[49:12] O you who believe, you
shall avoid any suspicion, for even a little bit of suspicion is
sinful. You shall not spy on one another, nor shall you backbite one
another; this is as abominable as eating the flesh of your dead
brother. You certainly abhor this. You shall observe GOD. GOD is
Redeemer, Most Merciful.
[14:24-25] Do you not see that
GOD has cited the example of the good word as a good tree whose root
is firmly fixed, and its branches are high in the sky? It produces its
crop every season, as designed by its Lord. GOD thus cites the
examples for the people, that they may take heed.
[14:26] And the example of the
bad word is that of a bad tree chopped at the soil level; it has no
roots to keep it standing.
[41:34] Not equal is the good
response and the bad response. You shall resort to the nicest possible
response. Thus, the one who used to be your enemy, may become your
best friend.
[29:46] Do not argue with the
people of the scripture (Jews, Christians, and Muslims) except in the
nicest possible manner - unless they transgress - and say, "We believe
in what was revealed to us and in what was revealed to you, and our
god and your god is one and the same; to Him we are submitters."
[58:11] O you who believe, if
you are told, "Please make room," you shall make room for each other
to sit. GOD will then make room for you. If you are asked to get up
and move, get up and move. GOD raises those among you who believe, and
those who acquire knowledge to higher ranks. GOD is fully Cognizant of
everything you do.
[17:23] Your Lord has decreed
that you shall not worship except Him, and your parents shall be
honored. As long as one or both of them live, you shall never say to
them, "Uff" (the slightest gesture of annoyance), nor shall you shout
at them; you shall treat them amicably.
[17:28] Even if you have to turn
away from them, as you pursue the mercy of your Lord, you shall treat
them in the nicest manner.
[ 2:263] Kind words and
compassion are better than a charity that is followed by insult. GOD
is Rich, Clement.
[2:264] O you who believe, do
not nullify your charities by inflicting reproach and insult, like one
who spends his money to show off, while disbelieving in GOD and the
Last Day. His example is like a rock covered with a thin layer of
soil; as soon as heavy rain falls, it washes off the soil, leaving it
a useless rock. They gain nothing from their efforts. GOD does not
guide disbelieving people.
[24:58] O you who believe,
permission must be requested by your servants and the children who
have not attained puberty (before entering your rooms). This is to be
done in three instances - before the Dawn Prayer, at noon when you
change your clothes to rest, and after the Night Prayer. These are
three private times for you. At other times, it is not wrong for you
or them to mingle with one another. GOD thus clarifies the revelations
for you. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise.
[17:53] Tell My servants to
treat each other in the best possible manner, for the devil will
always try to drive a wedge among them. Surely, the devil is man's
most ardent enemy.
[24:61] ........When you enter
any home, you shall greet each other a greeting from GOD that is
blessed and good. GOD thus explains the revelations for you, that you
may understand.
How to deal with rumors?
[24:15,16] You fabricated it
with your own tongues, and the rest of you repeated it with your
mouths without proof. You thought it was simple, when according to
God,gross. when you heard it, you should have said,"we will not repeat
this.Glory be to You.This is a gross falshood.
Treating those who immigrated
[24:22] Those among you who are
blessed with resources and wealth shall be charitable towards their
relatives, the poor, and those who have immigrated for the sake of
God. They shall treat them with kindness and tolerance; do you not
love to attain God's forgiveness? God is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[28:55] When they come across
vain talk, they disregard it and say, "We are responsible for our
deeds, and you are responsible for your deeds. Peace be upon you. We
do not wish to behave like the ignorant ones."
[16:125] You shall invite to the
path of your Lord with wisdom and kind enlightenment, and debate with
them in the best possible manner. Your Lord knows best who has strayed
from His path, and He knows best who are the guided ones.
[4:94] O you who believe, if you
strike in the cause of GOD, you shall be absolutely sure. Do not say
to one who offers you peace, "You are not a believer," seeking the
spoils of this world. For GOD possesses infinite spoils. Remember that
you used to be like them, and GOD blessed you. Therefore, you shall be
absolutely sure (before you strike). GOD is fully Cognizant of
everything you do.
[16:126] And if you punish, you
shall inflict an equivalent punishment. But if you resort to patience
(instead of revenge), it would be better for the patient ones.
[16:94] Do not abuse the oaths
among you, lest you slide back after having a strong foothold, then
you incur misery. Such is the consequence of repelling from the path
of GOD (by setting a bad example); you incur a terrible retribution.
(See also 2;177. It deals with keeping promises).
[17:38] All bad behaivor is
condemned by your Lord.
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