The Six Duties of Good Conduct in Islam

The Six Duties of Good Conduct That Every Muslim Should Know

Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

"The Muslim owes his fellow Muslim six (things): when you meet him, greet him; when he invites you, accept his invitation; when he asks for your advice, give him advice; say 'Yarhamuk-Allāh (May ALLĀH have mercy on you),' when he says 'Al-hamdu lillāh (Praise be to ALLĀH)' after sneezing". when he is ill, visit him; and when he dies, follow his funeral."  

[Muslim]

COMMENTARY:

Islam is the religion of love, affection, and brotherhood. It encourages and promotes these traits. For this reason, it legislated the means that bring about the realization of these noble goals. One of the most important of these goals is to fulfill the social duties among the Muslim individuals, by extending the greetings of peace profusely, accepting the invitation, giving advice if one is consulted about a matter, saying "May ALLĀH have mercy upon you" to someone who sneezes and praises ALLĀH, visiting the sick, and following funerals.

[Hadith Encyclopedia: Hadith 5343]

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