The importance of Adaab (manners)

With the revelation of Islam and through the noble character of the Messenger of Allah(SAW), the best etiquettes (akhlaaq) and manners were compiled. With regards the importance of maintaining good manners Rasoolillah (SAW) said, "Nothing is weightier on the Scale of Deeds than one's good manners." (Bukhari)

Imam Tabaranee also relates a narration where Abu Huraira(RA) said, "I heard Abu al Qasim (the Prophet (SAW), say, 'The best among you in Islam are those with the best manners, so long as they develop a sense of understanding.' "

And in another hadith the Prophet (SAW) said: "The most beloved of Allah's servants to Allah are those with the best manners." (Bukhari, Muslim & Tirmidhi)

Furthermore, Imam Muslim narrated that the Prophet (SAW) 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 (SAW) said: “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 deeds until he is thrown into Hell.”

In order to present some of the Islamic etiquette regarding daily life a brief summary of some commonday actions have been presented - May Allah(SWT) grant us the strength to act upon them.