1. English Translation ofSunan Ibn M Volume 5Compiled by:Imam Muhammad Bin Yazeed Ibn Majah Al-Qazwini Ahidith edited and referenced by:Hafiz Abu Tghir Zubair Ali ZaiTranslated by:Nasiruddin al-Khattab (Canada) Edited by:Huda Khattab (Canada)Final review by: Abu Khaliyl (USA)DARUSSALAM-GLOBAL LEADER IN ISLAMIC BOOKSRiyadh Jeddah-N-Khobar .ShagahLahore. London. Houston. New York

2. In the Name of Allih,the Most Gracious, the Most MercifulKalamullah.ComfO Maktaba Dar-us-Salarn, 2007 Llbmry Catalog m Publlcatlon DataKvng Fahd Nat~onailmam hafiz abu abdullahSunan ibn malah, Imam haflz abu5v 562 p, 14x21 cmISBN:9960-9881-3-9 9960-9930-9-4 (Vo1.5)(set) l-Al-had~th-commentaries 2- Al-hadith 3-Title237.7dcI42811078 Legal Deposit no.1428/1078 ISBW 9960-9881-3-9(set) 9960-9930-9-40 . ) 0 151 3. ContentsChapters O n EtiquetteChapter 1.Honoring Ones Parents.......................................................11Chapter 2.Uphold Ties With Those With Whom Your Father Used ToUphold Ties .......................................................................14Chapter 3.Honoring Ones Father And Being Kind To Daughters ...............15Chapter 4.The Neighbors R i 18Chapter 5.The Guests Right20Chapter 6.The Orphans Righ21Chapter 7.Removing A H a d Thing From The Road ............................23Chapter 8.The Virtue O Giving Water I Charity ...................................f n24Chapter 9.GentlenessChapter 10. BeneficentChapter 1 . 1SpreadingChapter 12. Returning (The Greeting Of) PeaceChapter 13. Returning (The Greeting OQ Peace..............Chapter 14. Greeting Children And WomenChapter 15. ShakingChapter 16. A M n Kissing Another M n s Hana aChapter 17. Seeking Permission To EnterChapter 18. If A Man Is Asked, How Are You This Morning?...................... 36Then Honor HiChapter 21. A Man Honoring His CompChapter 23. ExcusesChapter 25. Plucking Out White HairChapter 26. Sitting Between The ShaChapter 28. Leaming About The StChapter 29. Prohibition Of CuningChapter 30. Names That Are LikedChapter 31. Names That Are Dis 4. Contents 6ir&lChapter 32. Changing Name48Chapter 33. Combining The Name And The Kunyah O f The Prophet @ ......... 49Chapter 34. A Man Being Given A Kunyah Before He Has A Child ............... 50Chapter 35. NicknamesChapter 36. Praise...................................... . ....................................... 52Chapter 37. One Who Is Consulted Is EntrusteChapter 38. Entering BathhousesChapter 39. Applying Hair Removing Chemi.......................................59Chapter 44. Playing With PigeonsChapter 45. It Is Undesirable To Be AloneChapter 47. Prohibition Of Camping In The Road.. ... ... ...... ...... ............ .... . 64Chapter 48. Three People R i m On One Animal. ....... ...... ... ... ..... ..... ...... ..65Chapter 49. Putting Dust On Writings ..................................................... 65Chapter 50. Two Should Not Converse To The Exclusion O f A Third .... ...... ..66Chapter 51. A P a o n Who Has Arrows With Him Should Carry Them ByTheir Heads 67Chapter 52. The Rewards Associated With The Qurh ............................... 67Chapter 53. The Virme Of Remembrance (Dhih) ....................................... 747676 .................................... 81Chapter 56. The Virtue Of Glorifying All& ..............................................84Chapter 57. Seeking Forgiveness.............................................................88Chapter 58. The Virtue Of Good Deed 91Chapter 59. What Was N mExcept With All 9334. The Chapters On SupplicationChapter i. The Virtue Of Supplication................................................95Chapter 2. The Supplication O f The Messenger of All&h#$........................ 96Chapter 3. What The Messenger O f All?& @ Sought Refuge From .............. 102Chapter 4. Comprehensive Supplications ..... ............ ...... ... ... ..... ..... ... ...... 106Chapter 5. Supplicating For Forgiveness And To Be Kept Safe And Sound.... 108 5. Contents 7u l &Chapter 6. When One Of You Supplicates, Let Him Start With (Asking For)Chapter 13. Raising The Hands When Supplicating............ ....... ...... ...... . 121122Chapter 15.What One.............................. 127Chapter 16.What One Should Say When W a h g Up In The Morning...........131Chapter 17.The Supplication For Times Of Distress ................................... 134Chapter 18.The Supplication That A Man Should Recite When He Leaves His H o w ..... ...... ..... ..... ......... ....... .......... ... .. . ... 135Chapter 19.The Supplication That A Man Should Recite When He Enters His House .............................................................................137Chapter 20.The Supplication That A Man Should Recite When Travelling .....137Chapter 21.The Supplication That A Man Should Recite When He Sees Clouds And Rain138Chapter 22.The Supplication That A Man Should Recite When He Looks At People Affected By Calamity140 35. The Chapters On The Interpretation Of DreamsChapter 1. A Good Dream That Is Seen By The Muslim, Or Is Seen AboutChapter 2.Chapter 3. Dreams A x Ofypes .................................................. 146Chapter 4. One Who Has A Dream That He Dislikes ......... ....... ...... ......... .147Chapter 5. One Whom Satan Plays With In His Dream Should Not Tell People About it..................................................................148Chapter 6. If A Dream Is Interpreted, It Comes To Pass (InThat Manner), He Sone About It Except One Whom He Love 150Chapter 7. How Should Dreams Be Interpreted........................................ 150Chapter 8. One Who Tells Of A False Dream ......... ........... ..... ...... .......... 151Chapter 9. The People Who See The Truest h a m s Are Those Who Are Truest In Speech 151 6. Contents8 &&IChapter 10. Interpretation Of Dreams ...................................................... 152 36. The Chapters On TribulationsChapter 1. Refraining From Harming One Who Says: La^ J78ha Illall& ........... 162Chapter 2. The Sanctity O f The Believefs Blood And Wealth ..................... 166Chapter 3. The Prohibition Of Plunder168Chapter 4. Verbally Abusin........................ 170One Anothers 171Chapter 6.The Muslims Are Under The Protection Of All21 ......................172Chapter 7.Tribalism 174Chapter 8.The Great Majori174Chapter 9.Tribulations175Chapter 10. Standingon .............................182Chapter 11. When Two Muslims Confront One Another With Their Swords.. . 188Chapter 12. Restraining Ones Tongue During Times Of Tribulation....... ....... 190Chapter 13. Isolating Onese 195Chapter 14. Abstaining From Matters That Are Not Clear ...........................199Chapter 15. Islam Began As Something Strang 201Chapter 16. One Who Hopes For Protection From n ......................202Chapter 17. The Division Of Nations 203Chapter 18, The Tribulation Of Wealth 205Chapter 19. The Tribulation Of Wome 208Chapter 20. Enjoining What Is Good And Forbidding What Is Evil ...............212Chapter 21. The Words Of Aim "0You Who Believe! Take Care Of YourOwn Selves."Chapter 22. PunishmentChapter 23. Patience AtChapter 25. The Portents Of The HoChapter 27.The Disappearance Of HonestyChapter 28.Signs [Of The Day Of Iudgment)Chapter 29.The Earth CollapsingChapter 30.The Army Of Al-BaydV ....................................................... 250Chapter 31.The Beast O f The EarthChapter 32.The Rising Of The Sun From The West (The Place Of Its Setting) . 253Chapter 33.The Tribulation Of Dujjiil, The Emergence Of Eisa Bin Maryam And The Emergence Of Gog and Magog ................................. 255 7. ContentsY IChapter 34. The Appearance Of The Mahdi ..............................................275Chapter 35. The Fierce Battles ................................................................ 279Chapter 36. The Turks ....................................................................... 283 37. The Chapters On AsceticismChapter 1.Indifference Towards This WorldChapter 2.Being Concerned With This WorldChapter 3.The Likeness OfChapter 4.One Who Is Not Paid Any HChapter 5.The Virtue Of PovertyChapter 6.The Status Of The PoChapter 7.Keeping Company With The PooChapter 8.The Most WealthyChapter 9.Contentment ....Chapter 10. The Livelihood Of The Family O Muhammadf..................... 311Chapter 1 . 1The Beds Of The Family Of Muhammad @ ............................. 314Chapter 12. The Livelihood Of The Companiom Of The Rophet .............. 316Chapter 17. Modesty, ShyneChapter 18. ForbearancChapter 19. Grief And WeepinChapter 22. lnjusticChapter 24. Caution And PieChapter 25. PraisChapter 28. Persisting In A GoChapter 32. The Grave And Disintegration (Of The Body) ........................... 374Chapter 33. The R e s u m t i379Chapter 34. Desaiption Of .......................... 385 8. Contents 10@&IChapter 35. What Is Hoped O The Mercy Of All& On The Day Of fResurr 391Chapter 36. The Cis397Chapter 37. Intercessio401Chapter 38. Desaiption of Hell 410Chapter 39. Demiption Of Para416Glossaly of Islamic Terms ..... ......... ............. ..... .... . ... .. .... . . . ..... 428 9. Chapters On Etiquette In the Name of AIL%, the MostBeneficent, the Most MerclfilChapters On Etiquette+3% &&I$! (YY+I)Chapter 1. Honoring OnesParents > $4131+G(Gdl)- (+I)3657. It was narrated that Abu 6 2 : .- +1 d $ ~7 G k - Y ~ O V ; ? ,~Salamah As-Sulhi said that the , ,Prophet @ said: "I enjoin each ..$1 2 2s 2 41 2 ; 42 2 .one to honor his mother, I enjoin:hi$& $12 ."&G$1each one to honor his mother, Ienjoin each one to honor his &3f .&Ic>f &,fn $1., ji :%mother (three times), I enjoin each fone to honor his father, I enjoin , .[%I&t!;>I &f .44 L I$>!each one to honor his guardian 4 G$l ~ Ylc>l &3f .+ IS>!S, ,who is taking care of him, even if ,,he is causing him some .~ ~ $$1 :& & iL.E *2 4 :I*annoyance." (Hosan)c ~ ~ . / f : s ~ +pi+ ~ c + + ~ - ~ ~! / f : ~ -~+ p ! [ + - lri:c>..2 9 a &I+YoYcYoY/A: 41 2 pj G*Z+2 Lk 3 f I A 7 :1 . - C . d i l l &IJl3ro S /t:+LJI hL: G l J j (-.,X)JW392Comments:In Arabic the word Mmla has many meanings such as master, freed slave,friend, relative, cousin (son of paternal Gncle), ally, supporter, etc. S ,here owe chose an expression (guardian) that covers all the above relations.The Arabic word Yaleehi means meeting and approaching; the relation of amaster and his slave is very deep and strong which continues in anotherform even after being freed. Blood relations also cannot be severed.Neighbors, friends, classmats, colleagues, employees and employers, allsuch persons come into contact with each other constantly. So, they shouldcooperate with each other and should avoid causing ham.3658. It was narrated that Abu 9 2& s p $ ~f G k - YVAHurairah said: "They said:0 ; ;&2$,$6~Messenger of All*, whom shouldI treat kindly? He said: Your$ ; ; 4f2 ; ;$& .,df2 c c ~ I 10. Chapters On Etiquette 12+a% +IS!mother. He said: Then who? Hesaid: Your mother." He said: I jc r~,r 3- .I 9 j 2 . ? .-Y J : . I $:~c jThen who? He said: Yourfather. He said: Then who? He r- :jc t&(ll :Jc y $ :jcssaid: The next closest and the :j c T5, jca LID : j6 ,r~5next closest." (Sahih) a$$k &A I nI:.$Comments:a. Some people believe that by giving some money to their parents they have fulfilled their rights, this is a mistake. I one lives apart from them he has tof be in contact with them by correspondence. Enquiring about their well- being, visiting them, spending some time in their company, consulting them in their own matters, trying to make them happy, and the other actions that please them are also compulsory. The abovementioned matters are the psychological and sentimental requirements of parents, fulfilling them is more important than fulfilling their physical requirement?.b. Ihe stronger the relations, the greater the rights; for example full siblings have more rights than cousins.3659. It was narrated from Abu G k : 5I$ 4 6 Y ? o q -Hurairah that the Messenger of :,~,,~,AlEh @ said: "No child can 6 A P 4 3 3compensate his father unless he 5 6 9~ ; .& , $1 ;; 3 j c : jcfinds him a slave, and buys himand sets him free." (Sahih) g *:j-ZY: if :j.Iij I , a>J@Messenger of AlEh . said: "A h2 & 3 G31 J .z3f %I, 3 . 7man will be raised in status inparadise and will sav: Where did bka :@ $ 1 2;; j6; n>~91jthis come from? And it will besaid: From your sons praying for3:J&MI 2, , , , aL & &?I ,:~f+J> ,- a :J@forgiveness for you." (Hmaia) .nd+Ji2 , ;+ -. +J+ AJJI+r i r / ~ : b*+! I -O > L ~:E,& i + I.YA/Y:,&WI b L ; 49 rdfldIj ~ 7 7 : ~&Comments:a. Asking forgivenessfor the dead is a good deed and a favor to them.b. Children should always supplicate for the forgiveness of their parents.c. Supplicationsbenefit living people as they benefit the dead.3661. I t w a s narrated f r o m622 ;& @ - Y T T l :I,2&Miqdim bin Madikarib that theMessenger All*g said: 3 ~&+~:3fl. d &GI? ., , s~ ~" A E h enjoins you to treat yourmothers kindly" - three times -"&-& 2 ,,rl@lLIZ& 2 &"AUgh enioins vou to treat vour & 31 ~ L D :jt @ $1 j$> 5f;fathers kindly, hl* enjoins you.+$ ; 5 b$ &$t,.. + !to treat the closest and the nextclosest l~ndly."(Hasan) "$96 $ 9 ~ & 315~;3662. It was narrated from AbuE L : >G? 6k ~- YTIYUmimah that a man said: " 06; ii ;~2 , 6J -Messenger of All&, what are thegjProphet % said: "Shall I not tell >~yo; of the best charity? AI-, i IC 1$2 4fdaughter who comes back to youand has no other breadwinner 4G,sf d;f?u p o n Aishah with her two7 c- : 3 >,-I .daughters and is patient towardsthem, and feeds them, gives themto drink, and clothes them fromhis wealth; they will be a shield +,Ge z 2 1&:&$ 3 ~g ga: j& g < , cf, >:a&+ ~ :,- +:j6: Jl;:, ~ SIA+I j ; +for him from the Fire on the Dayof Resurrection." (Sahih)I31 2 + 3 3 + g >Ksj.u fz~ g i lG~I~I+I&I L 2 p3 + L~ +& n $ / f : ~ *y! I i - [:c++ij Y T Y T : ~; +&I -i;~- ~ i + dg c&+$I .-v93 o r :c .~>,+>J&JI++~~02V:cConunents:Taking care of sisters and @Isof relatives has the same reward.3670. It was narrated from Ibnfk i:+"I 2 WI KL - Y T V ~Abbis that the Messenger ofA~&~sai&"Thereisnoman& & f >A 3 $;@I $1.,whose two daughters reach the GD :@ +I j ; j; :JtFf+$1 + l:age of puberty and he treats themkindly for the time that they areGWL,, 3$@, C ~ I ~Ii~ + i r :C A G ~*s jT;iL 4j3 c.+ -ieri >LL :o V / h : & iJ i r / Y !r g* TL=-.-i;~-MEComments:- 2 ~ +-a. For the time that they are together means till their marriage, or till their death before the marriage, he should beat them kindly, take care of them properly and fulfill their appropriate necessities. If he dies before marrying them off and was kind with them till his death, then he will enter Paradise. 16. Chapters On Etiquette18"591 " 9113671. Anas bin Maik narratedthat the Messenger of AUih @&al &j1 - v,v,- 2 >GI 6%said: "Be kind to y o u2 &L ek :?g 2 6k ,and pafect their manners." (DaSfl : +&,~2.f::k S0 ,,, $1,,dprJ a , 2 t: i&$ 9 jZIIG 2 I I iro;., & I;!+;~jfB; I.$:j 6g. u+7* l+i,krj:*,rjir>iL/:&Ierji[+.>Ljl:. &2 02~3$.I- l5-al+2A U I j: AJLdI, *,*~ ~ 4 1Comments:There are other A E d i t h that prove the same meaning, for example theProphet g$ said: "A father gives his son nothing better than goodmanners." (Iimi At-Tirmidhi: 1952). The narrator of that Hadith is Amr binSaeed bin As, @ is a T i W i (a follower of the Companions) and he didwho inot state whether he heard it from a Tabii or a Companion.Chapter 4. The Neighborsf1I - ( 2 +I)Rights3672. It was narrated from AbuL .- ? & C :% 4f d- , 4f 6 2 - r i v y.. :,.,,Shuraih Al-Khuzgi that theProphet @ said: "Whoeverbelieves in AllHh and the Last $I$ c$?+. e$o. s p2 rU ir: d i p r .3 , , - > 2 ,. , e. ,a ? ,,,. c~ :Day, let him treat his neighbor ,,well. Whoever believes in All31$6 53;g2~@ $1 ,. !;and the Last Day, let him honorhis guest. Whoever believes in 2 3 .22&fdlj2~&&IAll& and the Last Day, let him .w !@ ~ 3 9 ?$lj $L 2% i g 1say something good or else Jq[@qI "" $L &? 2;remain silent." (Sahih) .a*jf 1%fjjj41, iJr d lu&cakyl C+ ++I I[-:&c sJWI + T + a&. y j>V V. . . &I+r 3 iComments: rjb . I~vT,I~o,I.~:~/ ~ A ~ $~ 1: ,+,;; $1,Yi +&I.+a. A partner o a business, a nearby shopkeeper in a market, an office friendf or a classmate, a roommate in a hostel, or a student living in the same building, or a co-worker in a factory and the like, are all considered neighbors. 17. Chapters On Etiquette 19 +5Vl +I&!b. Honoring a guest meam preparing for him a dish other than the usual dish, taking care of his rest and comfort and not showing displeasure on his amval and the like.c. Controlling ones tongue leads to the remembrance of AUfi, recitation of the Qurin and the like, and helps one do more good deeds.3673. It w a s narrated fromAishah that the Messenger ofAll& g said: "Jibrail keptenjoining good treatment ofneighbors u t l I thought that he niwould make neighbors heirs."(Sahih)3674. It was narrated from Abu%C . : 2 % && - y ~ v iHurairah that the Messenger ofAll*said: "Jibrail kept 3 3tLy $f 2 5 6 2 :&;enjoining good treatment of I 4; 6 :O?.i" $f I*:, 2&neighbors until I thought that he(SQhih)>,* , ; .ub~%" 3&1 ~ : ~+xi +b, - + g2j t & o / y : & i s *pi~ L j :E+l . + l -2$d iroComments:a. The Prophet $gwould not give any religious mling with his own free will rather he used to follow the rulings of revelation, and order people also to abide by them.b. The principals of inheritance are derived from the teas of the Islamic Sharfah, so they are not subject to the method of Islamic analogy.c. A neighbor should be treated kindly a s much as possible. 18. Chapters On Etiquette20+a21 "lsi Chapter 5. T h e GuesVs Rights&,,- &-7- (0 +I) (0d o 3675. It was narrated from AbuShuraih Al-KhuzSi that the e :&f$ $ $7 6 2 - yTvoProphet g said: "Whoever ,, 2 &.L G . 2 .. $ ; $. , ..believes in AllSh and the LastDay, let him honor his guest, and11 ,2 $3 &>.Messenger of All& g: You send&I 4jilus and we stay with people who& JG 1 Sldo not show us any hospitality.a-What do you think of that? The % r$ ,j?2, :@ $1 421 -$Messenger of AllGh said: IfJ; " 0 &ji yh,; 2 j* $. cJsyou stay with people and theygive you what a guest deserves, I&$$ , I f% $3 i p :@ & Ithen accept it. If they do not do*,~,that, then take from them whatI&;j ili, .I$O &, 0they should have offered which a(4.. . c~ , $ &dl : 3g+guest is entitled to." (Sahih)I They differ over its interpretation; between lavishly honoring him for a day and a night while he is a guest, or providing him provisions for a day and a night, which is marc general and may be used by him on the remainder of his journey. See Fnthul-Be;. 19. Chapters On Etiquette 21w a 9 1 +I&! .%Comments:a. It is the villagers responsibility to provide food, accommodation and other facilities for an officialperson who comes to carry out the official tasks.b. Nowadays, in big cities the government provides the facilities of accommodation for official persons, so the officers should stay there and should not burden their subordinates.c. Whenever allowances for traveling and the like are provided to an official, he has to use them properly. He should not take extra money by spending lavishly or by giving false statements.3677. I t w a s n a r r a t e d t h a tGk :& p G k - ~ ~ v vMiqd2m Abu Karimah said: "TheMessenger of AllCh a said:*.+ a$ ;,, ? @ Gk : 2;Putting up a guest for one nigh?is obligatory. If you find a guest 26 : 2 6 %$ .* , 2 &I , -,drr!a~a? vour door in the mominz. then L"Ii$I B :@ $1 2 ;4this (hospitality) is (like) a debtthat you (the host) owe him. If he & i$ .+ ~2 $g ~,st(the guest) wants, he may request ,&jgG S1it, and if he wants, he may leaveit." (Sahih) r v a e: C CGI+!I 2"L~ ~ >3~,xi [9 1 +pi -O>L~I zE+. : +tj-ir ,Chapter 6. The Orphans7 II$ - (7 4) 1Rights3678. It was narrated from Abu ~2:4f 8T ; ~2 Y,vA-Hurairah that the Messenger ofAll2h @ said: " 0 All*,witness that I have issued abear c L G, 2 ,,s! ) i ~ U+ $l g ,~~,warning concerning (failure to G$ a$ c&+ J$G3fulfill) the rights of the two weak&Lf 2~ $11 ,,:@ hi 2 ; j : 26 4 tones: Orphans and women."(Hasan);MI 2 20. Chapters On Etiquette22+rl +l3iComments:a. An orphan needs his guardian to fuW his necessities. He can not demand or force his guardian to agree to his demands as a child usually does with his own father. So, his requirements should be fulfilled without his request.b. A woman is generally subject to her husband morally, legally and Jslamically. She prefers to live in the house of her husband even if he does not fulfill her rights for the sake o her child- f or due to her love for husband. Therefore, a husband should avoid exploiting her weakness and should fulfill her rights in a good manner.3679. It was narrated from Abu fik :& $2 62 - YiV9Hurairah that the Prophet @ said:"The best house among the---+;dl f kfi:Y:&Muslims is a house in which there [4f] + e , 6 - -,1 c ,a, a ,+.Iis an orphan who is treated well.And the worst house among the isl 4:1 :,. . . 4 , ; S*Muslims is a house in whichLereis a n orphan who is treated2 #-.:j6 @$I *, 523 &badly." (Dalif)a:,Y.dl y @ ,, .. - 0 4 ,., ,3680. It was narrated fromgL :&g p ;+62 -Abdull* bin AbbHs that theMessenger of All*$$ said:J f i :Dl -, & $ ;e"Whoever raises three orphans, islike one who spends his nights in 2 :G ;21291- i&;$llLq Lprayer and fasts during the day,j6 :J6a n d goes out morning a n devenine drawine his sword in the " ucause of All&. In Paradise, he*I-*CJIG~.*.,+ , jLirj @ :3i~j6 SLjand I will be brothers like thesetwo sisters. and he held uu his$3 , $1 & $ , ,- ;.>G .forefinger and middle fingerd; t &:@;; - 6 +Itogether." ( ~ ai j ) &j,,. * 22Wl i9 . 21. Chapters On Etiquette 23+a31Comments.With regard to taking care of an orphan, it is narrated with a sound chainthat the Prophet @ said: "I and the one who looks after an orphan, whetherhe is his relative or someone else, will be like this in Paradise." Indicatinghis middle and index ingem. (S& Muslim:2983)Chapter 7. Removing A ,I ( v , .l , r o i l )PHarmful Thing From TheRoad(v &dl)+&I3681. It was narrated that Abu2 @ &f 2 -,4 Gk7- VTABarzah Al-Aslami said: "I said: 0Messenger of All&! Tell me of anL6f9g2fi2a:yG*-22action by which I may benefit. 2h 1 3 1 1 2 1 2 - 21~He said: Remove h a d things , ,JyJ, :d: J G ,3Comments:a. Protecting people from harm and loss is a beloved act to A a U.b. Any insignificant act, that is useful for people, can lead one to enter Paradise.c. Blocking a road or narrowing a way with transgression is a great major sin.d. Throwing waste and garbage or relieving oneself on thoroughfares is a major sin. Those who relieve themselves under the shade of a tree where 22. Chapters On Etiquette24+&I +&ipeople sit or on the thoroughiares provoke cursing. 3683. It was narrated from Abu Dharr that the Prophet @ said: "My nation was shown to meck :. - ,2 b . .+f.2 $ ~f G k 2 $2, . tf$L 2 , l +:&;G -. , - YIAY with their good deeds and bad deeds. Among their good deeds I+cw&f, ds &I;2.@ ? ir ?- $ e2

+&3c U I 2 ~ L . 43 $4 .+dl+9? ~j + i, &dl >plL~$1 js Comments: a. Any act that benefits people or protects them from harm is a good deed(provided it does not contradict any ruling in Islam). b. Nowadays, if one needs to spit in the mosque he has to go and cleanhimself at lavatories or should use a handkerchief and wash it later. Chapter 8. The Virtue Of Giving Water In Charity ?dl gki # 46 - (A 4 )1(A .%dl) 3684. It was narrated that Sad2;62 :+ 2 3 G - YTAt Xc2zG~, ..l-:.aI -Lb ,-6 bin Ubsdah said: "I said:0- Messenger of All*, what charitvir- -6 3 2 , is best? He said: Giving water to;ZG ; 2 . -&. *--- : AI$ G P ~ , drink." (Dain$al ; ;2:L:sji : 23. Chapters On Etiquelte25 uikl"lsiI iiComments:a. Giving drinking water i a @eat good deed, whether it is in the form ofs fixing a tap or digging a well, or dedicating a water cooler for people, or by putting a pot with drinking water for public use, or even giving a glass of water to a thirsty person. All the aforementioned actions are deemed as good deeds.b. Withholding excess water from a needy person is a great major sinc. Water should not be wasted during its use. 3685. It was narrated from Anas bin MHlik that the Messenger of j+ &I g 2 ~ 6 2 - Y ? A O All31 @ said: "On the Day of@ $ 6 2 :gg c$.G 2 2 5 Resurrection, people will be lined up in rows, (one of the narrators)+ $f 367 I &$ 23 91 bn Numair said: i.e., he people A A -r@$1J; & 26 :JC aL , + # , of Paradise, and a man from among the people of Hell will pass by a man (from the people of Paradise) and say: "0 so-and-so! Do you not remember the daywhen you asked for water and Igave you water to drink?" So hewill intercede for him. Andanother man will come and say:"Do you not remember the daywhen I gave you water withwhich to punfy yourself?" and hewill intercede for him." (In hisnarration, one of the narrators)Ibn Numair said: "And he willsay:0 so-and-so, do you notremember the day when you sentme to do such and such for you,and I went and did it for you?and he will intercede for him."(On$$)3685. It was narrated that : ." , i6 2 - ,-I,,, I .fSurgyah bin Jushum said: "IG G L 2 - C~2 : $ $ $ 3 , A 24. Chapters On Etiquette26u & l +lg!asked the Messenger of Al gl%about a lost camel that comes to 24 , 2 $31 gz 2 &i31+2 , , Gmy cisterns that I have preparedfor my own camels - will I be&g + *4 2 %f 2 &rewarded if I give it some water 4x1 ;G 2 @$ $1 2 ~ ; : j 6to drink? He said: Yes, in everyliving being there is reward." 2, J$ &y @ 3 G&k ,.,,9(Sahih)JS 2 . ~ ; ~ " : j 6 lgk 4 i-r .f :&J U a $=L. wi;, 41 jL! 1 +A jv o / l : l u ! e r j T 2 . Cpl:cJ;+,L~-II JAGJ 0,.p, d J + ~ u &IJ L+ +P~IciPg r&t k T u. s . r : e~ ~ + l , - " ~ + k>+~ ,,sComments:a. Giving water to a thirsty animal or feeding a hungry animal that belongs to others is also a good deed.b. Giving water to an animal that does not belong to anyone is also a good deed. As a prostitute was forgiven due to providing water to a thirsty dog. (Sahih Muslim:2244)Chapter 9. Gentleness(q 1 I- ( 9 +I)3687. It was narrated from Jarir2;G k:-2 2 G k - y-~,"bin AbdulEh Al-Bajali that the..Messenger of Al l% & said:&2a2 3~2 9+:~gz 2 3x9, ," W h o e v e r i s d e p r i v e d of d&+gentleness, he is deprived of, ,,goodness." (Sahih) $3 : I29; J6 : X &I $1Comments.A hardhearted person cannot get the love of people due to this character,and he is deprived of most o the worldly benefits. AUih dm does not likefa bad person, so he will be deprived of the advantages of the Hereafter aswell. s I3688. It was narrated from Abu :$vl 2 & t 2 ~l - Y7AA%&Hurairah that the Prophet g said: g" A l l i h is Gentle a n d loves 2-&+QI2 + 2 f;$ c kgentleness, and He grants rewardJ if;s.1 . L-O-f- .-, . :.i .t >Ylc+JS.-9 4 1 -e l - ) ZJJI) ~ 1 4 1 f c~JI, : ~ dl -3 .! .a& **[[PI &&:y:z+ J+L! ( ~ p k d l;j. p LA& L3 .L>> . : ~29 CYA./):&.J,Yo%Y:cComments:a. All21 loves most those who are kind to each other, He grants benefits to such people in this world and the good reward in the Hereafter.b. Being lenient in religious matters, and tolerant in enforcement of the Hudud (the prescribed punishment in Islam) indicata a weakness of the faith. In such situations, being firmly adherent to the religion will raise ones rank.3689. It was narrated from~2:z 7 !. A g - y,Aq G&shah that the Prophet @ said:.- 4 d ,"Alltih is Gentle a n d loves :c .$l>j%l 2 4 3gentleness in all things" (Sahih)$71 $ 3 2G 2 ;+ c~~,*, ,.&Ul+ d l+I, &.#r;il-j ivl: J P ;Comments:Using a kind and gentle method in preaching Islam is very useful. Butbeing lenient in the matter of trnth is similar to the acceptance of falsehood.On the other hand, adopting a strict stand in matten which the Shariahitself approves easiness is a mistake, and insisting on it is a further mistake.Chapter 10. BeneficenceTowards Slaves3690. It was m a t e d that Abu 2 : .- 4f d , i6 2 - r y q .? jC: fDhan said: "The Messenger ofAWh g said: (Slaves are) your g2 23*1 2 *GI, c~ :-&brothers whom Alltih has put$1 JG; jG j6 J 13 L&G5: ~ *-,, & 31punder your control, so feed themwith the same food that you eat,..:$g 26. Chapters On Etiquette 28+5 1 .% -s1t Iclothe them with the same clothesthat you wear, and do not burden4 , ~ $ t ,& ?&fjthem with so much that they are,$ . G p a y; . L doverwhelmed; if you do burdenthem, then help them." (Sahih)+& j 7 - 0 + : &~ . 13 "UI j & L. . "4c U -V ~ +,LLJ*pi:E+-L & Y3 .& L eUb . $ 6L A w l ,-L&! -4 C A ~ V+, I de+Vl. + L -;i & ; m /x ~:C 4~;-s iComments:a. Looking after the rights of a slave is obligatory on his master.b. Providing suitable food, clothes, and accommodation to a slave is the responsibility of his master. In return he serves his master and helps him in his day-to-day work.c. If a job is entrusted to a slave that he cannot accomplish alone, then the master must help him or provide some helpers for him.3691. It was narrated from AbuBakr Siddiq that the Messenger of g i; j 3 : ~76 c ; y l q . &f $; - ,s-,All* g said: "No person who- c21mistreats his slaves will enterParadise." Thev said: " 0345 3 & ; i c e >.~ :, ~,Messenger of All~h: did you not26 :26 &!&1I k, dr -*2.. :ytell us that this nation will havemore slaves and omhans than anvt,, 9, $& g,, :g &,I A&;other nation?" ~ es a i d : "Yes, sb 2r!$I 2 ~ 6 -; :I$ U~ Ibe as kind to them as you are tovow own children, and feed themp2 *3 E , & &$l Iyr ?$;rk i t h the same food that you eat." .p?y;f GI* p~$fj+. :J6in this world?" He said: "A horsethat is kept ready for fighting inthe cause of Alliih, and your slave4 & kg +$ >$B:J6.~c$~to take care of you, and if he &&.&& a&&> ,-performs prayer, then he is your.&$fbrother (in Islam)." (Datj) 27. Chapters On EtiquetteChapter 11. Spreading (TheGreeting OI) Peace , , .o&dl)3692. It was narrated from AbuHurairah that the Messenger of c % 2 $ $7 G k - y,qyAllGh g said: "By the in;t+LI$ %I 3 k3G i f2Whose Hand is my soul, you willnot enter Paradise until youJ&; 26 :j -39 4 2 < J Gi c1 ? G :,.,. -mbelieve, and you will not believe @I I$X Y & 3 6$15D*:@ . 41until you love one another. Shall I g3, . 3, ?,j3 .-not tell you of some thin^ which,if you do it, you wiu love oneanother? Spread (the greeting of) ~ @ f Y+IA $2 I~LJipeace among yourselves." (Sahih)U@ ?%I .7KC Cr&- l v l :rj;iComments:a. Having belief is the fundamental condition for entering Paradise.b. The love which is based on faith instead of color, race, family, language, nationality or affection is a complement and beauty of faith.c. Greeting each other is a cause of love, since exchanging the words of Islamic greetings As-Saltmu Alaikum (peace be upon you) and Wa Alaikumus- Saliim shows good feeling for each other, and it also contains supplication for each other.3693. It was narrated that Abu 6 2 :$2 &f 2 $ $f-, ,-~ T % YU m h a h said: "Our Prophet @commanded us to spread (the~?5j + +=- e,,cgG 2 J4-q 2greeting of) peace." (Sahih)f; %~~7 : 26 : - 2 $7 3 &I, * , f*, , ~, ++>+ + $iI ,L ;jv. o . ; ~ : ~r/ n : ~ I + I p-k! i Lw1:~i;~a.;c:~ r ~ ~ Ii $ I +-411~- &L! * dfl&! -Jic~o/~:&+d(.U; I .& d l &I ;$*.I++&.Us3694. It w a s narrated from 6: .+ ,i f G k - n?.i4! d k,AbdullSh bin Amr that theMessenger of All*& said:% : ! c k3&~".~-aj ., , ~ o r s h ithe Most ~ e i % u l.and J&; JG :JC3> j $1 g 3 g%rspread (the greeting of) peace."# ,(Sahih). u f a l l@f; &$?I !@.n :& $1l 28. Chapters On Etiquette30 +$I "IS!+ zi * l,cLl"7/A: &I 29 3L y+ :JGJ L++& + r *P ADD:; 2 .:>.%I$ ,Comments:a. One should not take initiative to greet non-Muslims but if they greet first, they should be answered. See chapter 13.b. The sound o the greeting should be raised to the extent that the person f who is greeted could hear it.Chapter 12. Returning (The,&Jl z5 q - (Y+I)Greeting Of)Peace ,(Y &I)3695. It was narrated fTom AbuHurairah that a man entered theek :$6 I .;,~ ,c UG - Y l q omosque, and the Messenger of:$ 2 $1 @ ek:$2 $1 $+$g~ l l % was sitting in a comer of:, 2 3 ) ., 7 d -, 6:~2the. mosque. He prayed, then he 4 - *$;,,,, s < ,,*,,4 2453 1+came and greeted him with SaUm@I%Jdl Zxp(peace), and he said: "Wa alaikas-snlrim (and to you be peace).": $, dl-c, 2 >,&%,.c & $1 2i& I +G .it"Asslimu alaika (death be upon &you), 0 Abul-Qbim!" He said:"Wa alaikum (and also upon:j,dl ~f 6 A$ ; 1 :lJGa!Yyou)." (Sahih).u$$;nComments:a. The expression "People of the BOOK refers to Christians and Jews. Hindu, Sikh, M i d i (Qsdiyini)are not from the People o the Book.fb. Dhimmi are those non-Muslims who live in a Muslim country.3699. It was narrated from Abu > $1?6 2 :3f ; @&- YTqqAbdur-Rahmin Al-Juhani that the Messenger of All* g said: "I. 4I $; 2 &q .?2 3am riding to the Jews tomorrow.Do not initiate the greeting with 2,+ &> 2++ ,,J3, ,-Jc;:J,j dl & *f[I Non-Muslims living under the protection of of an Islamic government 30. Chapters On Etiquette 32them, and if they greet you, thensay: Wa alaikum (and also upon.&I ji 6 21;, :& ?! . Jpyou)." (Hasan) e$gjfqChapter 14. GreetingI- 0 f +I)Children And Women(1 ?LAtj s q; .., ,Iboys, and he greeted us with (the.@ . i& ( 3$% $1 24;greeting of) peace." (DaiJ)a. The principle is that a younger person should greet the older one - -b. An older puson may greet a younger one for the purpose of teaching children.3701. Asm2 bint Yazid said: 2 2d.$ 2f t i - Y V . . c*"The Messenger of All& @ bpassed by us, among (a group of)92% d 1 $1 2 %? .women, and he greeted us with(the greeting of) peace." (Hasan)&4 9 ;=?, -,, , :JG +5 . , ,+3B J >, p P . & s, d G.2 ,@$O Y - L :WUI ~r r~~ 2 -L ,+LI ~ , ,~i, +yi C,j 0>1511 :E+G Y I ~ V c : L~ l+ $ ~ L L V c f i T / A : c k o e i l ij p~r?+ +,I2 i +f; 3Comments: .~41$1 ~ I J J+pia. A marriageable man can greet a marriageable woman and vice versa, provided there is no fear of temptationb. The example of being safe kom temptation is that if a woman is very aged, or there are lot o women and no chance of misunderstanding, in t i case, fhs a man can greet them. 31. Chapters On Etiquette 33u5kl "lgic. A young woman greeting a lone man or a man greeting a young woman may cause evll. So, one should avoid such prachce. Unmarnageable men and women can greet each other, rather they should greet each other, since it prevents them from inappropriate thoughts.Chapter 15. Shaking Hands I( o ,-dl)3702. It was narrated that Anas $> k : & 2 @ L G- YV * YG% .bin M%k said: "0 Messenger ofAllih! Should we bow to one , 3 ~ r j G &-+ 2+another?" He said: "No." Wesaid: "Should we embrace one:Jgi 6+ ,hands with one another." ( D a wgo : j c e - : f .#go ..cf J ,Comments:a. Bowing during greeting is prohibited because it is similar to the action of Ruku, which is a form of worshipping All&.b. Kissing legs is akin to prostration so it is also forbidden.c. The Hadith prevents hugging also.d. Shaking hand is Sunnah. It should be done only with right hand not with both hands.3703. It was narrated from Bar2 gx gT 2 $! 6k - y v .y:;binh b that the Messenger of~ l l a said: "There are no two2 + 2 41 $Z < 2 9 1$L i fMuslims who meet and shake SeL df ;t $9, + zi-jl ..,hands, but they will be forgivenbefore they part." (DaliJ) : 1$3 : j t "E;., 32. Chapters On Etiquette 34 +iLl "lgiComments:a. Muslims mutual meetings, besides developing the love and affection among them, expiate their sins too.b. Minor sins are foreiven bv such deeds. but the maior sins without " repentance, and the peoples rights without paying them back, are not forgivenChapter 1 . A Man Kissing 6Another Mans HandI :+-(? 41)&A (7 &dl)3704. It was narrated that Ibn.- ? 36 2 : Z $f d* , iG k - yv.fUmar said: "We kissed the handof the Prophet g."(Daif) $5$*c~d L.,~2 . 3-,,,-? ,, :s> a$+I? g4f+p71&y,g& @ :Jt3705. It was narrated from 41 $ 6 2 :A f G k - YV-oiSafwGn bin Ass21 that some ,2 gs 2 ~ 1 >Ax. 3 & ; ($,.,a+people among the Jews kissed the2 >I j r fhands and feet of the Prophet #g. 2I ~;,++~p ,,(H-)?dl L$ f:2E g Ll+ ;Chapter 1 . Seeking 71 - (v ,.-dl)Permission To Enter (V &&I)3706. It was narrated kom Abu LA G k :i6 2 - fyv. 7Sdeed Al-Khudri that Abu Musaasked permission to enter upon4f d- A 4f :< ad9 3; CyJ :yGUrnar three t m s and he did notie, $;give him permission, so he wentaway. Umar sent word to him.zs ~f; f~ : -,. i . ~ ;bt 4f 2 s;ekIsaying: "Why did you go back?"He said: "I asked permission to:~t~ 3 ; ;:s J,;E &L, ~ $ 6 33. Chapters On Etiquette 35 +lg!enter three times, a s the,, -Messenger of A l l a % enioined&I3 4 ; 2 t>f @+I Lll*Yl sz:8cli:~2 ,$ >.,upon us, then if we are given &f $ ; @permission w e should enter,otherwise we should go back." && d :JG?E . , :J. ,+; c fiHe said: "You should bring me.b$", .$q$ f; c g12proof of that, or else!" Then hecame to a gatherinz of h s peoplei.>k & .3.$ 2 6and asked them to swear b i Alkhconcerning that, and they did so,so he let him go. (Sahih)+ 4 - T +A+y g t+;tr f~f l . / l / r i : I:.&z,I++bpi.> + i ; Jp41 ; ~ O / YO ~ I L Y~ +4 ii~>jl~ 5 pCT : I.hiJr2/YaT:, , , ~ Y f n : , +,Comments:a. Fntering anyones house without his permission is not allowed.b. The manner of asking permission is saying, "As-Salim Alaikum, may I enter? (Sunm A h Diwud: 5177)c. If one seeks permission and does not receive a response then he has to seek the permission twice or thrice.d. If one is not permitted even after asking permission thrice, he should go away without any displeasure from the household. Probably the responsible person (husband) is not at the house, or he is not ready to welcome people for some genuine reasone. Umar & demanded witness to have more satisfaction only. Another purpose was that when people knew that Umar & is strict with the senior , Companions of the Prophet g, people will not dare to narrate Ahidiththe without verifying them. Hence, irresponsible people will avoid narrating incorrect or fabricated Ahddith.3707. It was narrated that AbuAyyub Ansgri said: "We said: 0Messenger of All& (we know)this (greeting of) Saltm, but whatdoes seeking permission to entermean? He said: It means a mansaying Subhin-All&, and AllihuAkbar and Al-Hamdu Lillih, andclearing his throat, announcinghis anival to the people in thehouse." (Daifl 34. Chapters On Etiquette36 +&I3708. It was narrated that AliEL :% 47 d , 4 G k - y v . ~jc: 7 .~ +JL51 2S $G 2 &f ;said: "I had two times of visitingthe Messenger of AU3h s,at Z ,ynight and during the day. If I 53 :Ji$>!. ,&?$$I &G>came to h i m w h e n h e w a svravinz, he would clear his throat x :+Ex gg $1?&; > ,JA , -*, -,(to let me know he was praying)."(Sahih) $; G?~1: a .?@? & ; b I, ~ ,,,$$.+Jp