Some quotes about good manners and character taken from various talks during last weekend's JIMAS conference:
- People of character bring about victory.
- Sometimes good manners means we put up with others' bad manners.
- In an incident revealed in the Qur'an, Ibrahim (peace be upon him) welcomes/invites some guests even though he doesn't know them and he brings them a large, quality amount of food immediately, without even asking them. An incident to reflect upon.
- Guests: Don't ask if they want to eat. You know, out of politeness, they're going to say no. Just bring it.
- The saying "serve yourself" does not translate in Arabic. Try it: "ikhdim nafsak". "ikhdim nafsak"?! In the Arabic language and Arab culture, it comes across just plain bizarre.
- Feed and assist others for the sake of Allah (SWT). Not to be compensated. To remind of a good deed done is Haram. Severly disliked. A kind word is much better.
- Two people (characteristics) loved by Allah: a person who is kind/forbearing and a person who takes time to deliberate.
- Some characteristics come natural to a person. Others have to be learned/acquired.
- From your good character are qualities like patience and forgiveness.
- Mercy: He who doesn't show it, will not receive it.
- Our so-called "practice" of Islam becomes a barrier for people accepting it.
- "The Prophet's (SAWS) character was the Qur'an" means that the Qur'an is full of character.
- Don't make comments like "Oh, you're not married yet?" or "You've put on a bit of weight" or such things. It can be very hurtful for the other person.
- Treat your family good, parents in particular. It is a good measure of whether your good behaviour outside the house is just for show. Treat the womenfolk gently.
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