Islamic Etiquette & Manners

Assalamu Alaikum: "Peace be upon you" - the Islamic greeting

• Respond with "Wa Alaikumus Salam" (and upon you be peace)
• Shake hands with right hand
• Initiate greetings when meeting Muslims
• Greet family members when entering home

Guarding the Tongue: Essential for Muslim character

• Speak truthfully and avoid lying
• Avoid backbiting and slander
• Use gentle and respectful language
• Think before speaking
• Avoid excessive joking

Respect & Kindness: Foundation of Muslim society

• Respect elders and care for the young
• Visit the sick and help those in need
• Give good counsel to others
• Forgive and overlook faults
• Maintain family ties

Respect in the House of Allah: Proper conduct in masjid

• Enter with right foot, exit with left foot
• Pray two rak'ahs as Tahiyyatul Masjid
• Keep phone silent and avoid distractions
• Don't walk in front of praying people
• Maintain cleanliness and fragrance
• Engage in remembrance of Allah

Preparing for Salah: Spiritual and physical readiness

• Perform wudu with concentration
• Wear clean, modest clothing
• Pray on time, preferably in congregation
• Face the Qibla with focus
• Use prayer mat in clean area
• Recite with understanding and reflection

Blessings in Food: Sunnah of eating and drinking

• Start with "Bismillah" (In Allah's name)
• Eat with right hand
• Take small bites and chew well
• Don't criticize food
• Eat from what's in front of you
• Thank Allah after eating ("Alhamdulillah")

Generosity in Islam: Serving others

• Offer food to guests first
• Share meals with family and neighbors
• Don't waste food
• Feed the hungry when possible
• Accept invitations graciously
• Thank hosts for their hospitality

Haya (Modesty): Protecting the eyes and heart

• Lower gaze for both men and women
• Avoid inappropriate media content
• Maintain modest interactions
• Protect privacy of others
• Develop consciousness of Allah's presence

Islamic Modesty: Dressing with dignity

• Cover awrah (private parts) appropriately
• Wear loose, non-transparent clothing
• Maintain cleanliness and good hygiene
• Men should not wear gold or silk
• Women should dress modestly in public
• Perfume is encouraged for men, women at home

Islamic Sleep Manners: Beginning and ending with Allah

• Make wudu before sleeping
• Recite specific verses and supplications
• Sleep on right side
• Place hands under right cheek
• Recite morning adhkar upon waking
• Thank Allah for granting life

Noble Character: Reflecting Islamic values

• Patience (Sabr): Enduring hardships
• Gratitude (Shukr): Thanking Allah
• Honesty (Sidq): Truthfulness in all dealings
• Humility (Tawadu): Avoiding arrogance
• Forgiveness (Afw): Overlooking faults
• Generosity (Karam): Giving freely

Islamic Justice: Fairness in all matters

• Treat all people equally
• Stand up for truth and justice
• Fulfill trusts and promises
• Give fair testimony
• Return lost property to owners
• Avoid favoritism and discrimination