Character, etiquette and manners to implement in everyday life

Character, etiquette and manners to implement in everyday life

1. Always be patient in every situation and NOT get angry or frustrated with others but rather think to yourself that there is NO point or NO good in getting angry or frustrated for the best person is he who controls his anger and frustration.

2. Always smile as the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallim) always smiled at others especially when greeting another Muslim. A smile is charity.

3. Be polite and courteous at all times to everyone you come across in your daily life.

4. Keep gaze low at all times. Take NO more than one glance for the first glance is yours but the second glance is from shaythan.

5. Do NOT backbite, slander or gossip about others. It is best not to talk about people. Rather talk about beneficial matters pertaining to deen and dunya.

6. If any Muslim is being backbitten or slandered then make excuses for them and back them up for Allah will back such a person up in Qiyamah.

7. Do NOT swear or use any profanity for the tongue will speak against you in Qiayamah.

8. Do not make jokes using vile sexual innuendo as a Muslim should have shame and modesty in all matters. He who is not ashamed can do what they want.

9. When stressed then do not say a swear word but instead say “Subhanallah” or “Allahu Akbar”.

10. Do NOT be jealous or envy anyone else apart from whom Allah has blessed with knowledge and wealth and they use it in the right way in the path of Allah.

11. Do NOT think of other Muslims in a bad way or accuse them without any solid proof or evidence but rather make as many excuses for your brothers as possible.

12. When you speak then ONLY speak of that which will benefit you or someone else in this world or the next. If it will cause more harm than good then refrain from saying it.

13. Do not speak if it is not necessary as precious time is wasted
speaking unnecessarily which may cause one to waste time and incur sin.

14. Do NOT mock or make fun of anyone or hurt their feelings. Be very careful and be sensitive about other people’s feelings lest they get recompense on the day of judgement and you lose your good deeds.

15. Treat others how you would want yourself to be treated.

16. Treat others so well that they crave your company and would mourn you after your death.

17. Be the best towards siblings, family and relatives regardless of how they treat you, for your reward is not with them but with Allah.

18. Be the best towards your parents treating them with utmost honour and respect at all times. NEVER answer them back or raise your tone with them but always speak to them in a soft and low tone.

19. Serve your parents as much as possible for serving them is the best of deeds.

20. Help and advice others as much as possible for the pleasure of Allah

21. Do NOT worry or stress about the past because it has gone and made you who you are today or about the future for it may never come. Whatever is destined to happen will happen and you will still get through it regardless. Rather trust in Allah and put your hopes and faith in him for he will get you through ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.

22. Do NOT keep bad company for such company is like poison. Bad friends will stab you in the back on the day of judgement and will stand trial against you so let go of them now otherwise they will destroy you in the hereafter.

23. Instead keep those of piety and good character as friends for they will benefit you in this world and the next.

24. Your body parts will be against you on the day of judgement and will testify against you. So watch and control your tongue, eyes, hands, feet and privates and prevent them from going near minor and especially major sins!

25. When giving advice or dawah then do not become frustrated as guidance is only from Allah and all we can do is inform as best we can.

May Allah enable us to do everything to please him and to maximize our worship each day so that we can get closer to him. Ameen.