This book provides a comprehensive guide to essential Islamic etiquette, focusing on good manners towards Allah, the Prophet, and fellow humans. It is designed to instill a sense of spirituality and discipline in readers of all ages. The text is presented in a clear and accessible manner, incorporating both theoretical knowledge and practical steps. Each section is enriched with religious insights, practical advice, and examples, ensuring that readers can grasp the significance and proper conduct in various aspects of life.
The book serves as an invaluable resource for Muslims seeking to enhance their character and adhere to Islamic principles in their daily interactions. It covers a wide range of topics, including personal hygiene, social etiquette, and environmental cleanliness. By following the teachings and instructions provided, readers can lead a life that is pleasing to Allah and beneficial to society.
Table of Contents:
1. Islamic Etiquette
2. Rules of Manners and Courtesy
3. Good Manners Towards Allah Almighty
4. Good Manners Towards Our Prophet
5. Showing Good Manners and Gratification Towards the Holy Qur'an
6. Good Manners Between Parents and Children
7. Personal Hygiene
7.1 How do we Maintain Our Personal Hygiene?
7.2 As if About to Enter the Divine Presence... (A Story)
8. Toilet Manners
8.1 What should we pay attention to in the toilet?
8.2 How do we wash up in the toilet (taharah)?
9. Bathroom Manners
9.1 What should be paid attention when cleaning the body in the bathroom?
10. Environmental Cleaning
11. Mosque Manners
11.1 Reading
12. Manners of Visiting Patients
13. Manners of Offering Condolences and Participation to the Funeral
14. Etiquette for Exchanging Greetings
14.1 What should we pay attention to while giving salam?
14.2 The Pleasure of Exchanging Salams
14.3 In what situations do not we give or return salams?
15. Etiquette for Sleeping and Resting
16. Etiquette for Eating and Drinking
16.1 What should we pay attention to before starting to eat?
16.2 What should we pay attention while eating?
16.3 We should never do the following while eating and drinking!
16.4 What to do after eating!
16.5 A Date-Tasted Memory
17. Etiquette for Yawning, Sneezing, Coughing, and Belching
18. Manners of Brotherhood
18.1 A Legendary Feat (A Story)
19. The Manners of Giving-Receiving Gifts
19.1 What to pay attention when offering gifts?
19.2 What kind of gifts are unacceptable?
19.3 A Single Shirt
20. Showing Respect to the Elders
20.1 How do we show respect to our elders?
20.2 This is How Respect is Shown!
20.3 If Only They Took a Lesson (A Story)
21. Manners of Learning
22. The Manners of Entering and Leaving the House
22.1 What to pay attention to when entering or leaving a house?
22.2 You Must Ask Permission (Story)
22.3 What not to do when entering or leaving a house?
23. Manners of Neighborhood
24. Manners to be Observed in Relationship with Non-Muslims
24.1 They Took Refuge in Us (A Story A Lesson)
25. Manners of Hosting Guests and Visiting Others
26. The Manners of Travelling
26.1 To what we pay attention during our journeys?
26.2 An Exemplary Journey
27. Loving the Youngsters
28. The Manners of Friday
29. Manners of Shopping
30. Manners of Talking and Listening
31. Manners of Speaking Over the Phone