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The Principal Characteristics and Rules of Islamic Manners

Marwan Ibrahim al-Kaysi
Morals and Manners in Islam - A Guide to Islamic Aadaab
1986, The Islamic Foundation

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The principal characteristics and rules of Islamic manners for various aspects of life can

1. In almost everything, deliberation (and not haste) is required. A Muslim should consid
then, if the outcome appears worthwhile and good, he should carry on, otherwise he sho
2. Kindness and gentleness in a Muslim's dealings with others are essential.
3. Cleanliness and purity of body, place, clothes, etc., should be one of the most conspic
4. Beauty, elegance, orderliness are values for the Muslim to observe, and whenever pos
5. According to Islam, a good deed done with courtesy beautifies that deed; impudence,
in it.
6. All a Muslim's deeds should express an attitude of humility and not arrogance.
7. A Muslim is commanded to avoid any act that might harm himself or some other pers
8. In the daily life of a Muslim, silence is preferred to unnecessary speaking.
9. A Muslim should treat others as he would wish them to treat him. Like for others wha
manners without consideration for others are an impossibility.

10. A Muslim should never order or ask anyone to do something that he would not do hi
11. Favouring the right side or hand in things such as giving, taking, shaking hands, eati
using the left hand for such things as cleaning oneself in the toilet, is recommended.
12. Eating, drinking and clothing oneself, etc., well, are allowed as long as the motive is
characterized by extravagance is abhorred.
13. Though extravagance is abhorred, this does not imply that a Muslim should not have
of God's blessings upon him should be visible to others.
14. Being generous and not mean or avaricious is a virtue.
15. Gratitude to God should characterize a Muslim's life, whether He blesses or burdens
and fortitude.
16. A Muslim must be always faithful.
17. In all aspects of life a Muslim must exercise moderation and be natural; unnaturalnes
18. A Muslim should be self-sufficient and should seek the help of other Muslims only w
19. Copying or imitating other cultures and religions in any way is forbidden.
20. Obedience and carrying out another's orders or wishes may not contradict the teachin
of Islam must be given priority.
21. Maintaining sexual identity is most important. Imitation of men by women, or of wo
walking, etc. is forbidden.
22. One of the most pervasive characteristics of Islamic manners is discipline, leading to
the individual and the community.
23. Flexibility and tolerance are also characteristics of aadaab al-Islaam. Broadly speaki
tolerated or accepted if it is civilized (i.e. considerate of others) and respectable (i.e. inof
community) and provided it does not fall into the categories of the abhorred or forbidden

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