100 Ahadith About Islamic Manners

"100 Ahadith"Islamic manners are not merely etiquette their practice reflects Iman (faith) and is an expression of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ?. Islamic manners have their foundations in the Qur'an and Hadith. They influence not only our behavior in public and private, but how we relate to others and to Allah ?.This blog presents 100 true ahadith that capture the significance, beauty, and richness of Islamic etiquette, categorized into main themes for ease of understanding. These ahadith are timeless yet contemporary, providing Muslims with a definite direction to live with dignity, humility, and excellence.

1. The Foundation of Good Manners

"The best among you are those who have the best manners and character." (Bukhari)

"Nothing is heavier on the Scale of Deeds than good character." (Tirmidhi)"I was sent to perfect good character." (Musnad Ahmad)"Verily, the most beloved to me and the closest to me on the Day of Judgment are those with the best character." (Tirmidhi)

"A believer achieves by his good character the rank of one who fasts and prays at night."(Abu Dawud)

2. Etiquette in Interacting with Others

"None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." (Bukhari & Muslim)."The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe." (Bukhari).He who does not show mercy to others will not be shown mercy."(Muslim)."It is not righteous for a Muslim to boycott his brother for over three nights." (Bukhari)."Smiling at your brother is charity." (Tirmidhi)

3. Speech and Communication

"Whoever has faith in Allah and the Day of Judgment should utter good or keep quiet." (Bukhari & Muslim)."A good word is charity." (Bukhari & Muslim)."It is sufficient sin for a man to talk everything he hears." (Muslim)."Be wary of suspicion, for suspicion is the most falsehood of speech." (Bukhari)."Backbiting is talking about your brother with something he disapproves of." (Muslim)

4. Family Manners

"The best among you are those who are most good to their wives." (Tirmidhi)."A father provides his child nothing better than good manners." (Tirmidhi)."He who cuts off ties of kinship will not enter Paradise." (Bukhari & Muslim)."He is not one of us who does not have mercy on our young and respect for our elders." (Abu Dawud)."Maintain ties with those who cut you off." (Tirmidhi)

5. Humility and Modesty

"Whoever humbles himself for Allah, Allah will raise him."(Muslim)."Modesty is part of faith." (Bukhari)."No one will enter Paradise who has even a mustard seed of pride in his heart." (Muslim)."A Muslim is not vulgar or obscene." (Tirmidhi)."Modesty brings nothing but good." (Bukhari).

6. Eating and Social Etiquette

"Say 'Bismillah', eat with your right hand, and eat from what is in front of you."(Bukhari & Muslim)."The food of one is sufficient for two." (Muslim)."Do not blow into your food or drink." (Tirmidhi)."He who believes in Allah should honor his guest." (Bukhari & Muslim)

"Cleanliness is half of faith." (Muslim).

7. Good Behavior in the Masjid

"Spitting in the masjid is a sin." (Bukhari)."When one of you enters the masjid, let him pray two rak'ahs." (Muslim).Do not raise your voices in the masjid." (Nasa'i)."The one who guides to good is like the one who does it." (Muslim)."Do not sit between two people without their permission." (Abu Dawud)

8. Etiquette at Work and Business

"The honest merchant will be with the prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs." (Tirmidhi)

"Pay the worker his wages before his sweat dries."(Ibn Majah)."He who deceives is not one of us." (Muslim)."Allah favors when one of you does a work, he does it well." (Bayhaqi)

"Make things easy, not hard." (Bukhari)

9. Emotional Behaviour

"Do not get angry." (Bukhari)."A strong man is not one who wrestles, but one who controls himself when angry." (Muslim)."The one who suppresses anger, Allah will cover him with honor." (Tirmidhi)."Envy eats good deeds like fire eats wood." (Abu Dawud)."Do not hate one another." (Muslim)

10. Peace, Patience, and Justice

"Spread salaam among yourselves." (Muslim)

"Patience is light." (Muslim)."Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or the oppressed." (Bukhari)."Allah is gentle and loves gentleness." (Muslim)."Whoever does not show gratitude to people has not shown gratitude to Allah." (Abu Dawud).And 50 More to Reflect Upon

The foregoing 50 ahadith are just the tip of the iceberg. The complete list of 100 goes on with equally insightful teachings regarding honesty, forgiveness, honoring commitments, shunning arrogance, offering sincere counsel, and so much more.

Each hadith reflects the perfect character of the Prophet ?, who was described by Aisha (RA) as a walking Quran. Good manners are not just actions they are acts of worship that beautify our character, strengthen our communities, and bring us closer to Jannah.Final thoughts

The Messenger of Allah ? didnt just teach rituals; he molded hearts. His character was the standard, and these 100 ahadith about Islamic manners serve as a roadmap to follow in his footsteps. Whether youre a student, a parent, a friend, or a leader good manners are your best investment in this life and the next.Let us not merely study these hadith, but practice them so we become genuine reflections of Islam in all our words, deeds, and interactions.