Characteristics of a Muslim

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Presentation by CIS FOR AN ISLAMIC PROGRAM

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Aims & Objectives of CIS T o promote the true understanding of Islam as understood by the first three generations of Muslim scholars amongst all people, irrespective of their religious background. - T o clear misconceptions about Islam amongst Muslims and Non-Muslims.

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Activities of CIS 1. W alk-in Library - A Circulating, substantial library at CIS which lends books on Islam as well as Comparative religion in English, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Urdu. 2. D arss (lessons) of Riyadh us Saaliheen by Shaikh Tariq Madani every Sunday after Maghrib Salaah.

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Activities of CIS (Cont.) 3. D iscussions on Comparative religion for people of All Faiths. 4. O rganization of lectures and Symposia. 5. D arss (lessons) exclusively for Sisters every Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm.

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Activities of CIS (Cont.) 6. F ree Distribution of Qur’aan in English and regional languages for non-Muslims. 7. W elfare and Charitable activities for poor & needy. 8. P rinting and publishing of authentic material on Islam and Comparative religion for free distribution. 9. S ales of authentic Books, CDs and DVDs on Islam and comparative religion.

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People Of All Faiths And Beliefs Are Welcome

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TOPIC “ THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM”

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” A llah says; “You (Muslims) are the best of people ever raised up for mankind” [Surah Ale Imran 3: 110]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” P rophet (Peace be upon him) said “ I have been sent to perfect the best of the moral character”

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” A llah says; “And by the Mercy of Allâh, you (Muhammad [sal-Allâhu 'alayhi wa sallam]) dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allâh's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs.” [Surah Ale Imran 3: 159]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” A llah says; “And verily, you (O Muhammad [sal-Allâhu 'alayhi wa sallam]) are on an exalted (standard of) character.” [Surah Al Qalam 68: 4]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” (Continued...) I ndeed in the Messenger of Allâh (Muhammad [sal-Allâhu 'alayhi wa sallam]) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes for (the Meeting with) Allâh and the Last Day, and remembers Allâh much. [Surah Al-Ahzab 033:021]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” “ V erily, As-Salât (the prayer) prevents from Al-Fahshâ' (i.e. great sins of every kind, unlawful sexual intercourse) and Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism, and every kind of evil wicked deed) ….” [Surah Al-Ankabut 29:4]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” N arrated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, "Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)" [Al-Bukhari]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” A llah says “Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allâh, and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.Kind words and forgiving (of faults) are better than Sadaqah (charity) [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:262-263]

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A TALK ON “THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” (Continued...) “ T he Hajj (pilgrimage) is (in) the well-known (lunar year) months. So whosoever intends to perform Hajj therein (by assuming Ihrâm), then he should not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commit sin, nor dispute unjustly during the Hajj. And whatever good you do, (be sure) Allâh knows it.” [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:197]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” A llah says “You (Muslims) are the best of people ever raised up for mankind;” [Surah Ale Imran 3:110]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” “ A nd your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honour.” [Surah Al-Isra 17:23]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” N arrated by Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba (RA): Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “ Allah has forbidden for you to disobey you parents” [Al-Bukhari]

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A TALK ON “THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” (Continued...) N arrated By Adullah ibn Amr: Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “The one who obeys his parents is obedient to Allah and the one who disobeys is disobedient to Allah” [Tirmidhi]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” N arrated By 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: Allah's Apostle said. “It is one of the greatest sins that a man should curse his parents.” It was asked (by the people), “O Allah‘s Apostle! How does a man curse his parents?” The Prophet (Peace be upon him)said, “The man abuses the father of another man and the latter abuses the father of the former and abuses his mother.” [Al-Bukhari]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” N arrated By Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "A woman called her son while he was in his hermitage and said, 'O Juraij' He said, 'O Allah, my mother (is calling me) and (I am offering) my prayer (what shall I do)?' She again said, 'O Juraij!' He said again, 'O Allah ! My mother (is calling me) and (I am offering) my prayer (what shall I do)?' She again said, 'O Juraij' He again said, 'O Allah! My mother (is calling me) and (I am offering) my prayer. (What shall I do?)' She said, 'O Allah! Do not let Juraij die till he sees the faces of prostitutes.' A shepherdess used to come by his hermitage for grazing her sheep and she gave birth to a child. She was asked whose child that was, and she replied that it was from Juraij and that he had come out from his hermitage. Juraij said, 'Where is that woman who claims that her child is from me?' (When she was brought to him along with the child), Juraij asked the child, 'O Babus, who is your father?' The child replied, 'The shepherd.' [Al-Bukhari]

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A TALK ON “THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” (Continued...) “ O you who believe! You are forbidden to inherit women against their will; and you should not treat them with harshness.” [Surah An-Nisa 04:19]

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A TALK ON “THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” (Continued...) “ A nd divorced women shall wait (as regards their marriage) for three menstrual periods, and it is not lawful for them to conceal what Allâh has created in their wombs, if they believe in Allâh and the Last Day. And their husbands have the better right to take them back in that period, if they wish for reconciliation. And they (women) have rights (over their husbands as regards living expenses) similar (to those of their husbands) over them (as regards obedience and respect) to what is reasonable…” [Surah Al Baqarah 2:228]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” “PROHIBITION OF SUSPICION” “ O you who believe! Avoid much suspicion; indeed some suspicions are sins.” [Surah Al-Hujurat 49:12]

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“THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MUSLIM” N arrated Abu Huraira(RA): Allah’s Messenger said, “Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst of false tales.” [Al-Bukhari, Muslim]

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End of The Talk

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ISLAMIC EDUTAINMENT (Education+Entertainment)

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GENERAL MISTAKES IN SALAH (NAMAZ)

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MISTAKE #1 DRESS CODE OF A MUSLIM

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GENERAL MISTAKES IN SALAH (NAMAZ) MISTAKE #1 DRESS CODE OF A MUSLIM 1. N arrated By Abu Talha : The Prophet said, “Angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or there are pictures.” [Al- Bukhari ] 2. N arrated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle said, "The evil eye is a fact," and he forbade tattooing. [Al- Bukhari ]

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MISTAKE #1 (Continued....) 3. N arrated By Anas: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) forbade men to use saffron. [Al-Bukhari] 4. N arrated By 'Umar bin Al-Khattab: Allah's Apostle (Peace be upon him) said, "None wears silk in this world, but he who will have no share in the Hereafter." [Al-Bukhari] GENERAL MISTAKES IN SALAH (NAMAZ) (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #1 (Continued....) 5. N arrated By 'Abdullah bin 'Umar : Allah's Apostle (Peace be upon him) said, "While a man was dragging his Izar on the ground (behind him), suddenly Allah made him sink into the earth and he will go on sinking into it till the Day of Resurrection.” [Al-Bukhari] 6. N arrated By Abu Huraira : Allah's Apostle (Peace be upon him), "Allah will not look, on the Day of Resurrection, at a person who drags his Izar (behind him) out of pride and arrogance.“ [Al-Bukhari] GENERAL MISTAKES IN SALAH (NAMAZ) (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #1 (Continued....) 7. C hapter : It is not permissible for a man to wear clothes of yellow colour. 'Abdullah b. 'Amr b. al-As reported: Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) saw me wearing two clothes dyed in saffron, whereupon he said: These are the clothes (usually worn by) the non-believers, so do not wear them. GENERAL MISTAKES IN SALAH (NAMAZ) (Continued....)

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MISTAKE # 2 TO STAND FOR SALAH WITHOUT STRAIGHTENING THE ROW

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MISTAKE #2- TO STAND FOR SALAH WITHOUT STRAIGHTENING THE ROW C hapter : The command to observe prayer with tranquillity and calmness and forbiddance of making gesture with hands and lifting them while pronouncing salutation, and the completing of first rows and joining together well in them. [Muslim] A nas b. Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said: “Straighten your rows for the straightening of a row is a part of the perfection of prayer.”

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MISTAKE #3-PRECEDING OR BEING EXACTLY WITH THE IMAM IN HIS ACTS Anas ibn Malik(R) said: T he Prophet (Peace be upon him) once led us in salat. Having finished it, he (may peace be up him) faced us and said: “ O people! I am your imam, so do not precede me when doing Ruku, Sujud, rising from them or when reciting taslim” [MUSLIM]

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MISTAKE #4- NOT ALLOWING WOMEN TO GO TO MOSQUE Chapter : The praying women have been commanded not to precede men in lifting their heads from prostration. l bn Umar reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) say: “When your women seek your permission for going to the mosque, you grant them (permission).” [MUSLIM]

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MISTAKE #5 - TO MAKE CHILDREN STAND IN SEPARATE ROWS BEHIND THOSE OF MEN (done by both the Imams & people in general) U nauthentic Hadith ref: Prophet (Peace be upon him) used to make children stand behind the rows of men & women stand behind those of children. M usnad Ahmed, Abu Dawud, Al-Baihaqi Shaikh Albani said: “The chain of narrators is weak due to Shahr ibn Hawshab, one of the narrators.”

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Mistake #6- DOING RUKU AND SAJDAH VERY FAST Z aid ibn Wahab related Hudaifa (RA) : Once saw a man performing his Ruku & sujood so fast. He said to him “you have not performed salat & if you died on such a state you would die on a state opposite to pure fitrah with which Allah sent Muhammad (Peace be upon him). [Al-Bukhari]

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Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “A Muslim’s salat is not correct unless he stands after ruku & sits after sujood which is back upright.” [Musnad Ahmad]

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“GENERAL MISTAKES IN SALAH”

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Break for Ifthar JOIN US after the Break at 7.15pm

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NOW, “ETIQUETTES OF ENTERING SOMEBODY’S HOUSE”

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O you who believe! Enter not houses other than your own, until you have asked permission and greeted those in them; that is better for you, in order that you may remember. [Surah An-Noor 24:27] B ut when you enter the houses, greet one another with a greeting from Allâh (i.e. say: As-Salâmu 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullâhi wa Barakâtuhu – peace be on you and Allâh's Mercy and His Blessings), blessed and good. [SurahAn-Noor 24:61] MISTAKE #1 –ENTERING WITHOUT SALUTATION(SALAM)

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“ W hen you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally.” [Surah An-Nisa: 004:086] N arrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Al-Aas(RA): A man asked Allah’Messenger(SAWS): Which act in the Islam is best? He(SAWS) replied, “To give food, & to salute everyone, whether you know them or not.” [Al-Bukhari, Muslim] MISTAKE #1 –ENTERING WITHOUT SALUTATION(SALAM) (Continued....)

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H as the story reached you, of the honoured guests [three angels; Jibrâîl (Gabriel) along with another two] of Ibrâhîm (Abraham)? W hen they came in to him and said: "Salâm (peace be upon you)!" He answered: "Salâm (peace be upon you)," [Surah Adh-Dhaariyaat 51:24-25] MISTAKE #1 –ENTERING WITHOUT SALUTATION(SALAM) (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #2- ENTERING WITHOUT PERMISSION Chapter : It is forbidden to peep into the house of another person. A bu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: “If a person were to cast a glance in your (house) without permission, and you had in your hand a staff and you would have thrust that in his eyes, there is no harm for you.” [Muslim]

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MISTAKE #3 GET UP FROM THE YOUR SEAT FOR THE OTHER N arrated By Ibn 'Umar: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “A man should not make another man get up from his (the latter's) seat (in a gathering) in order to sit there.” [Al-Bukhari]

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END OF THE SKIT “ETIQUETTES OF ENTERING SOMEBODY’S HOUSE”

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NOW, “THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING”

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MISTAKE #1 EATING WITH LEFT HAND

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MISTAKE #1 EATING WITH LEFT HAND M ias Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) having said: Do not eat with your left hand, for the Satan eats with his left hand. [Muslim] N arrated By 'Aisha : The Prophet (Peace be upon him) used to love to start doing things from the right side whenever possible, in performing ablution, putting on his shoes, and combing his hair. [Al-Ash'ath said: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) used to do so in all his affairs.] [Al-Bukhari] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING

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MISTAKE #2 TO START WITHOUT MENTIONING ALLAH’S NAME N arrated By Wahb bin Kaisan Abi Nu'aim: A meal was brought to Allah's Apostle while his step-son, “Umar bin Abi Salama was with him. Allah's Apostle said to him, "Mention the Name of Allah and eat of the dish what is nearer to you.” [Al-Bukhari] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #3 NOT EATING FROM ONE’S SIDE OF THE PLATE N arrated By Wahb bin Kaisan Abi Nu'aim : A meal was brought to Allah's Apostle while his step-son, 'Umar bin Abi Salama was with him. Allah's Apostle said to him, “Mention the Name of Allah and eat of the dish what is nearer to you.” [Al-Bukhari] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #4 EATING IN A STATE OF LEANING N arrated By Abu Juhaifa : Allah's Apostle said, “I do not take my meals while leaning (against something).” [Al-Bukhari] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #5 NOT LICKING THE FINGERS AFTER HAVING FOOD N arrated By Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “When you eat, do not wipe your hands till you have licked it, or had it licked by somebody else.” [Al-Bukhari] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #6 STAND AND DRINK Chapter : Disapproval of drinking water while standing. A nas reported that Allah's Apostle (Peace be upon him) forbade that a person should drink while standing. Qatada reported: We said to him: What about eating? Thereupon he (Anas) said: That is even worse and more detestable (abominable). [Muslim] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #7 DRINKING IN A SINGLE BREATH & BREATHING INTO THE VESSEL Chapter : It is repugnant to breathe in a vessel and appreciable to breathe three times outside the vessel in course of drinking. A nas reported that Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) breathed three times (outside the vessel) in the course of a drink and said: It is more thirst-quenching, healthier and more wholesome. Anas said: So I also breathe three times in the course of a drink. [Muslim] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #7 DRINKING IN A SINGLE BREATH & BREATHING INTO THE VESSEL Chapter : It is repugnant to breathe in a vessel and appreciable to breathe three times outside the vessel in course of drinking. A bu Qatada reported on the authority of his father that Allah's Apostle (Peace be upon him) forbade breathing in a vessel. THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #8 DRINKING DIRECTLY FROM WATERSKIN Chapter : Etiquette relating to eating and drinking. A bu Sa'id Khudri reported that Allah‘s Messenger (Peace he upon him) forbade from turning the water-skins upside down and drinking from their mouths. THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #9 EATING & DRINKING IN A GOLDEN OR SILVER VESSEL Chapter : The use of gold and silver vessels to forbidden to men and women and it is also prohibited to drink in them. A bd al-Rahman reported on the authority of his mother's sister Umm Salama who said that Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) said, “ He who drank in vessels of gold or silver he in fact drank down in his belly the fire of Hell.” [Muslim] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #10 FORGET THANKING ALLAH N arrated By Abu Umama : Whenever the dining sheet of the Prophet was taken away (i.e., whenever he finished his meal), he used to say, "Al-hamdu lillah kathiran taiyiban mubarakan fihi ghaira makfiy wala muwada' wala mustaghna'anhu Rabbuna." [Al-Bukhari] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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MISTAKE #10 FORGET THANKING ALLAH N arrated By Abu Umama: Whenever the Prophet (Peace be upon him) finished his meals (or when his dining sheet was taken away), he used to say. "Praise be to Allah Who has satisfied our needs and quenched our thirst. Your favour cannot by compensated or denied." Once he said, “praise be to You, O our Lord! Your favour cannot be compensated, nor can be left, nor can be dispensed with, O our Lord!” [Al-Bukhari] THE ETIQUETTES OF EATING AND DRINKING (Continued....)

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“THE ETIQUETTES OF THE ROAD”

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MISTAKE HARMING OTHERS N arrated By Abu Said Al-Khudri : The Prophet said, 'Beware! Avoid sitting on the roads." They (the people) said, "O Allah s Apostle! We can't help sitting (on the roads) as these are (our places) here we have talks." The Prophet said, “ lf you refuse but to sit, then pay the road its right” They said, "What is the right of the road, O Allah's Apostle?" He said, 'Lowering your gaze, refraining from harming others, returning greeting, and enjoining what is good, and forbidding what is evil.” [Muslim] THE ETIQUETTES OF THE ROAD

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MISTAKE HARMING OTHERS Chapter : Easing is forbidden in the streets and under the shade. A bu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Be on your guard against two things which provoke cursing. They (the companions present there) said: Messenger of Allah, what are those things which provoke cursing? He said: Easing on the thoroughfares or under the shades (where they take shelter and rest). [Muslim] THE ETIQUETTES OF THE ROAD

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“THE END”