Morals - Is Good Manner an Act of Worship?



Good manner is indeed an act of worship among the greatest acts of worship that many people are unaware of it. Ibn Rajab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "Many people think that piety is only about fulfilling the rights of Allah without considering the rights of His servants".1

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah was asked about that for which people are admitted into Paradise the most, so he said: "Taqwa of Allah and good character.

(At-Tirmidhi).2

The human faith is not complete without good manners. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The most perfect man in his faith among the believers is the one whose behavior is most excellent, and the best of you are those who are the best to their wives.” 

(At-Tirmidhi)3

Good manner along with faith lead the servant to the highest levels of Paradise. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "I guarantee a house in the outskirts of Paradise for the one who avoids disputes even if he is in the right, a house in the middle of Paradise for the one who avoids lying even in jest, and a house in the highest part of Paradise for the one who has good character." 

(Abu Dawood)4

The culmination of all goodness is in good manner. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, "Virtue is noble behavior"1

Anas ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated the noble character of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, saying: 

"The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, had the best manners among the people."(Agreed upon)2

The great morals of the Prophet were elevated, and his Lord described him by saying:

وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍۢ ٤

"And you are truly ˹a man˺ of outstanding character." 

(Surah Al-Qalam: Ayat 4).


His face was always radiant with joy and good fortune; he was never gloomy or disgusted. Jarir ibn Abdullah3, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "Since I embraced Islam, I have never seen the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, except that he smiled at me." 

(Al-Bukhari in Adab al-Mufrad).4

A person with good morals, combined with faith, is the closest to the Prophet, peace be upon him, in the Hereafter. The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: " "The dearest and the closest of you to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who are the best in behavior,” 

(At-Tirmidhi).1

Some people neglect fulfilling the rights of creations, thinking that perfect worship is limited to rectifying their relationship with their Creator, without considering their relationship with others. Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy on him, said: "Many times, those who are dedicated to fulfilling the rights of Allah and excelling in His love, fear, and obedience tend to neglect the rights of the servants altogether or fall short in fulfilling them. Striking a balance between fulfilling the rights of Allah and the rights of His servants is extremely precious, a task that can only be accomplished by the perfection achieved by the prophets and the righteous."2

Combining the right of Allah and the right of His servants is not achieved by every servant. Al-Muhasibi3, may Allah have mercy on him, said: "There are three things that are highly valued or lacking having a good appearance along with maintaining it, having good character along with religiousness, and having good brotherhood along with trustworthiness."4





References:

1 Jami' al-'Ulum wal-Hikam (1/454) by Ibn Rajab.

2 Book of Good Manners and Maintaining Family Ties, Chapter: What has been mentioned about good character, number (2004).

3 Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book of Breastfeeding, Chapter: The right of a woman upon her husband, Hadith number (1162), from the narration of Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him.

4 Book of Etiquette, Chapter: On good character, number (4800), from the narration of Abu Umamah, may Allah be pleased with him

.1 Book of Goodness, Maintaining Family Ties, and Etiquette, Chapter: Explanation of Goodness and Sin, Hadith number (2553), from the narration of An-Nawwas bin Sam'an Al-Ansari, may Allah be pleased with him.

2 Narrated by Al-Bukhari in the Book of Etiquette, Chapter: Giving a Child a Kunya (nickname) before their birth, Hadith number (6203), and Muslim in the Book of Virtues, Chapter: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had the best character, Hadith number (2310).

3 He is Abu Abdullah Jarir bin Abdullah bin Jabir Al-Bajali. He embraced Islam forty days before the death of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and passed away in 51 AH. Asad Al-Ghaba fi Ma'rifat As-Sahaba (333/1).

4 Chapter of Smiling, page 97, Hadith number (250)

1 Chapters of Goodness, Maintaining Family Ties, Chapter: What is Mentioned about Noble Morals, Hadith number (2018).

2 Jami' al-'Ulum wal-Hikam (454/1).

3 He is Abu Abdullah Al-Harith bin Asad Al-Muhasibi Al-Baghdadi. He passed away in the year 243 AH. Siyar A'lam an-Nubala (12/110), Tabaqat al-Shafi'iyyah (59/1).

4 Jami' al-'Ulum wal-Hikam (454/1).

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