Our Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.a.) was sitting one day with his companions and they were talking together. A person came in without asking permission and didn’t even offer his salam. “Why didn’t you say salam?” questioned the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). “Why didn’t you ask permission to come in?!” “Go back. Ask our permission and greet us with your salam before you come in,”
Regarding salam, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) has told us:
“O Muslims! You will not enter Paradise unless you are kind to each other, and unless you warmly say salam to each other whenever you meet.”
“Always say salam in a loud voice and reply in the same way.”
“God loves most the person who says salaam first and gives him better rewards and blessing.” “First give your salam, then say whatever you have to say.”
Do you know his name?
Perhaps he is one of your friends. He works hard to learn Islamic manners and puts them into practice. He greets others warmly with
his salaam, saying,” Salamun’alaykum”, and he returns his salam smilingly to whoever says salam to him. Whenever he sees one of his friends he becomes happy and, with a smile, he shakes hands, says his salam when asked about himself he says “Alhamdulillah, I am well.” He enters the house, he greets his parents and all household with his salam, and he says good bye whenever he goes out. He thanks whoever is kind to him, and if he can, he repays that person’s kindness with kindness. Whenever he enters a gathering, he says his salam in a clear voice and sits wherever it is appropriate. He never put his fingers in his nose in front of anyone, nor spits, nor stretches his legs. He never interrupts anyone and never speaks too much. He never gets upset without a reason, and always speaks nicely and politely. When he sneezes he puts his hand over his mouth and nose, and afterward says, “Alhamdulillah”. Do you know this boy? Do you know his name? His name is Nasir. His behavior is very good and Allah loves him for it and will give him a beautiful reward. Good people also like him and respect him. Do you like him?
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