Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host

July, 2025

5 July
Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 6

21. If the husband wishes to invite male guests, then he should be present at home to receive them when they arrive. He should not tell his wife to receive the male guests and seat them before he arrives. 22. The host should design his home in such a way …

23 May
Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 5

17. The host should ensure that he conducts with good character and good manners when interacting with his guest. He should not speak to him impolitely or make him feel uncomfortable in his home, etc. Rather, he should speak to him with respect and honour. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله …
10 May
Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 4

10. Apart from meals, if the guest has any need, then the host should tend to his need if he is able to. 11. It is not necessary for the host to make elaborate preparations and prepare lavish meals for the guest. Similarly, the host not put himself into difficulty …

18 April
Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 3

6. It is sunnah for the host to personally serve his guests if he is able to. If due to some reason, he cannot be present, he should make arrangements for his guests to be fed in his absence. In the Qur’aan Majeed, Allah Ta’ala mentions the incident of Hazrat …

6 January
Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 2

4. In the mubaarak Ahaadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) advised the ummah as to which type of people one should invite to one’s home. Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: عن أبي سعيد، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال: لا تصاحب إلا مؤمنا، ولا يأكل طعامك إلا تقي (سنن الترمذي، …

30 December
Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 1

1. Entertaining and Hosting guests is a mubaarak Sunnah of our Beloved Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). Therefore, one should treat his guest with honour and respect. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليكرم ضيفه (صحيح البخاري، الرقم: …