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MUSLIMS CHALLENGES 1431 A.H.
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The Islamic Law has introduced and propagated a cluster of public ethics. At the same time, it warned of failure to strictly abide by it, as this will entail punishment in the Hereafter. Imam Muslim narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) said:
“Do you know who is the bankrupt?” They answered: A bankrupt among us is the person who has neither money nor property. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “The bankrupt in my nation is the one who comes on the Day of Resurrection with prayer, Zakah and fasting, yet he used to insult, slander, slay and beat others. Thus claimants are rewarded according to their good deeds. If one’s good deeds are gone, he is punished for his ill deeds until he is thrown into Hell.”
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1. Start eating with the name of Allah (Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim) and conclude with praising and thanking Allah (Al-Hamdu Lillah Rabbi-Aalameen). Eat from the nearest side of the dish to you and use your right hand, because the left hand is generally used for cleaning dirt. Bukhari and Muslim narrated on the authority of 'Umar Ibn Abe Salamah, may Allah be pleased with them, that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said which meaning of is translated as:
“Mention the name of Allah, eat with your right hand and eat from the nearest side of the dish.” 2. Never complain or disapprove of food whatsoever. Bukhari and Muslim narrated on the authority of Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that:“The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH) has never found fault with any food. If he likes it, he would eat it, if not he would just leave it.” 3. Avoid eating or drinking in excess quantity in the light of the Qur'anic words which meaning of is translated as:“And eat and drink but do not spendthrift.”And the Prophet's (PBUH), words which meaning of is translated as:
“The son of Adam (man) has never filled a vessel worse than his stomach. If there is no way out, let there be a third for his meal, another for his drink and another for his breath.” (Narrated by Ahmad).
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4.Never breath or blow into vessels. According to Ibn Abbas the Prophet (PBUH) him, said which meaning of is translated as: “Forbade breathing or blowing into the dish.” (Al Tirmidhi). 5. Eat with others, not alone, since Allah's Messenger (PBUH), said which meaning of is translated as: “Gather around your food so that it may be (Abu Dawood and Tirmidhi.) blessed.” 6. If you are invited to a meal and you take somebody with you, you should seek permission for him. According to Abu Mas'udAl-Badri, may Allah be pleased with him, a man invited Allah's Prophet (PBUH), to a meal along with four other people. A man followed the Prophet. At the door, the Prophet (PBUH), said to the host which meaning of is translated as:
“This man has come with us: If you'd permit, he will come in; if not he will go back." The host said: I give him my permission, O Allah's Messenger.” (Bukhari& Muslim).
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Islam has encouraged the custom of greetings among the members of Society because it leads to love and friendship. This is supported by the (PBUH), saying which meaning of is translated as:
“You will never enter Paradise until you become believers, and you will not become believers until you love each other. Shall I guide you to something that makes you love each other? Spread greetings with peace among y o u . ” ( M u s l i m ) . Answering a greeting is obligatory Allah said which meaning of is translated as:
“When you are greeted with greetings, reply with a better than it or return it...” ( S û r a t
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Islam has also explained obligations in matters of greeting priorities. According to the Prophet's (PBUH), saying which meaning of is translated as:
“A rider should greet a pedestrian, a pedestrian should greet him who is seated, and a small number of people should greet a bigger number.” (Narrated by both Bukhari and Muslim) In one narration by Bukhari, it is added: A little or young person should greet an older one. By Abdur-Rahman A. Al-Sheeha Taken from the Author’s book “The Message Of Islam”. http://www.wefound.org
(Salam)