Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech

June, 2021

• 29 June

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 21

  

  1. When advising people, then ensure that you direct them towards deen and towards that which is best for their deeni and worldly interests. عن أبي هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: المستشار مؤتمن (سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 5128) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah …
• 22 June

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 20

  

  1. It is not permissible for a person to refer to someone in the following words: “May Allah’s punishment, curse, or anger descend on him”, “may he enter hell”, etc. If the person who has been addressed in this manner does not deserve such remarks, all these curses will actually …
• 15 June

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 19

  

  1. One should verify information before one shares it with others. Merely relying on hearsay without verifying the information is not in keeping with the teachings of shariah, especially when it relates to people’s rights or respect. Many a time one creates confusion or becomes sinful due to not being …
• 8 June

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 18

  

  1. When engaging in a discussion or mashwara with one’s seniors, one should not initiate the discussion, but allow the seniors to speak first. Thereafter, one may respectfully present one’s opinion. عن سهل بن أبي حثمة، ورافع بن خديج، أن محيصة بن مسعود، وعبد الله بن سهل، انطلقا قبل خيبر، …
• 1 June

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 17

  

  1. It is permissible to compliment people for the good they do as this is a means of encouragement for them and a way of showing appreciation. عن أبي بن كعب، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يا أبا المنذر، أتدري أي آية من كتاب الله معك أعظم؟ …

May, 2021

• 25 May

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 16

  

  1. One should refrain from praising a person in public as there is the fear that pride may enter his heart. For this reason, the hadith has forbade praising people in public. Praising a person in his absence is permissible, on condition that one does not exaggerate in praising him. …

March, 2021

• 30 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 15

  

  1. When addressing your elder, speak to him with respect. Do not be rude and disrespectful in your approach. 2. Do not raise your voice above the voice of your elder, nor argue with him.
• 23 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 14

  

  1. Do not enter into arguments with people. In a discussion, if people disagree with your viewpoint, then do not argue with them in trying to prove your viewpoint. عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من ترك الكذب وهو باطل بني له في …
• 16 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 13

  

  1. If Allah Ta‘ala has blessed you with good qualities, then do not boast about them before people and do not look down at others who do not possess such good qualities. Rather, you should praise Allah Ta‘ala for the good you have and make dua to Allah Ta‘ala to …
• 9 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 12

  

  1. Do not tease people nor pick on their faults. Similarly, if people have weaknesses in them, then do not imitate them in jest. This has been prohibited in the Ahaadith. يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَا يَسْخَرْ قَوْمٌ مِّن قَوْمٍ عَسَىٰ أَن يَكُونُوا خَيْرًا مِّنْهُمْ وَلَا نِسَاءٌ مِّن نِّسَاءٍ عَسَىٰ …