The Importance of Manners in Islam
Imam Fuad Mohamad
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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
إن الحمد لله نحمده ونستعينه ونستغفره ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا ومن سيئات أعمالنا من يهده الله فلا مضل له ومن يضلل فلا هادي له..وأشهد ان لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له وأشهد أن محمداً عبده ورسوله.
All praise is due to Allah, we seek his refuge, and ask for his forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from our own bad deeds. Whoever Allah guides, no one can misguide him, and whoever Allah misguides, no one can guide him. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah Alone, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his messenger.
How Do We Know Manners Are Important?
- The Prophet SAW advised us to have taqwa, follow up bad deeds with good deeds, and have good manners
- The importance of manners in Islam is heavily emphasized in both the Quran and the Sunnah
- The Prophet Muhammad SAW is our role model in everything, and we can learn what good manners are by studying how he treated everyone in his life
- Whatever characteristics were praised in the Quran, the Prophet SAW was the best at them
- Whatever characteristics were looked down upon in the Quran, the Prophet SAW never had
- We have the example of the Prophet SAW and the manual of Allah SWT in the Quran for us to follow for having good manners
The Significance of Manners on the Day of Judgement
- One of the worst things someone can do is to neglect the way they deal with others
- Everyone thinks their way of dealing with people is the best, but we often lack in having good character with others and may hurt them or not give them their full rights
- From transactional businesses to friendships to any relationships or marriage, our manners matter significantly
- One of the worst things someone can do is to neglect the way they deal with others
- On the Day of Judgement, all of our good deeds may be taken away one by one if we oppressed the people around us
- All of our salah, zakat, donations, and duaa could amount to nothing if we treat those around us badly
- Our bad manners could be our path to Jahannam, no matter how much worship we do
- Our good manners could also be our path to Jannah, despite our other sins
- We know from ahadeeth that nothing will weigh heavier on our scales on the Day of Judgement than our manners, and that the closest and most beloved people to the Prophet SAW on the Day of Judgement are those with good manners
So What Are Good Manners?
- Even if we don’t refer to the Quran and sunnah, we would know what good manners look like and what bad manners look like
- Meeting people with an open and smiling face is good manners
- The Prophet SAW also told us to treat elders with kindness and respect, and treat children with patience and mercy
- Anas RA served the Prophet SAW for 10 years, and not once did the Prophet SAW even tell him “uff” or show signs of discontentment or impatience with him
- This is how we can be kind and have good manners to those who are younger than us
- It is equally important to treat those older than us with respect
- Would you want people to use foul language with you? Or backbite about you? Or not fulfil your rights? We consider all of these as bad manners
- In general, treat others the way you want to be treated
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