1)Some aspects of Islamic Etiquette.2) Never take life for granted
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In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate
"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakaatuh
1)Some aspects of Islamic Etiquette
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 Holy Prophet peace and pleassings of Allah be upon him, said which meaning of is translated as: “Do you know who is the bankrupt?”
They answered: A bankrupt among us is the person who has neither money nor property.
The Prophet peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him,said which meaning of is translated as: “The bankrupt in my nation is the one who comes on the Day of Resurrection with prayer, zakat 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-doings until he is thrown into Hell.”
1. Start eating with the name of Allah (Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem) and conclude with praising and thanking Allah (Al-Hamdu Lillahi Rabbil-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 Abi Salamah, may Allah be pleased with them, that the Holy Prophet peace and pleassings of Allah be upon him 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, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 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 Quranic words which meaning of is translated as: “And eat and drink but do not spendthrift.”
And the Prophet's peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 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).
4. Never breath or blow into vessels. According to Ibn Abbas the Prophet peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said which meaning of is translated as: “Forbade breathing or blowing into the dish.” (Al Tirmidhi).
5. Eat with others, not alone, since Allahs Messenger peace and blessings of allah be upon him, said which meaning of is translated as: “Gather around your food so that it may be blessed.” (Abu Dawood and Tirmidhi).
6. If you are invited to a meal and you take somebody with you, you should seek permission for him. According to Abu Masud Al-Badri, may Allah be pleased with him, a man invited Allahs Prophet peace be upon him, to a meal along with four other people. A man followed the Prophet. At the door, the Prophet peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said to the host which meaning of is translated as: “This man has come with us: If you would permit, he will come in; if not, he will go back." The host said: I give him my permission, O Allahs Messenger.” (Bukhari
Ethics of Seeking Permission
There are two kinds of ethics
1. Those relating to out-of-door formalities Allah said which meaning of is translated as: “O you who believe! Enter not houses other than your own without first announcing your presence and invoking peace upon the folk thereof...”
(The Quraan, Chapter An-Nur, 24:27).
2. Those relating to indoor formalities, Allah said which meaning of is translated as: “And when the children among you come to puberty then let them ask permission even as those before them used to ask it...”
(The Quraan, Chapter An-Nur, 24:59).
This is all intended to keep household secrets and protect the privacy of homes, as pointed out in the Prophets peace and pleassings of Allah be upon him, saying which meaning of is translated as: “Asking permission is intended for sight protection.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
It is advisable not to persist in asking permission as pointed out in the Prophets peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, saying which meaning of is translated as: “You have to ask permission max three times. If you are not allowed in, go back.” (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim).
Courtesy: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveIslam_LiveIslam/
Compiled, edited and adapted by Khalid Latif, e-tabligue
2) Never take life for granted
whatever comes your way,
Just grasp it in both hands
And enjoy it every day.
Sometimes sorrow comes your way
Blocking out the light,
That's the time to pray and
To know you'll win the fight.
Life is but a journey
Through mountains, hills and vales
We cannot have the sunshine
If we have no rain and gales.
So enjoy each precious moment,
And always give your best
Remember keep faith in God
Then you'll be truly blessed.