In Islam, good manners and etiquettes hold a significant place as they reflect the inner character and faith of a Muslim. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) emphasized the importance of practicing good manners in daily life, teaching that these actions are a pathway to gaining the pleasure of Allah and achieving success in this world and the Hereafter. Incorporating the Sunnah into daily life is not only about performing acts of worship but also about embodying the noble qualities and behaviors exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). This article aims to provide a comprehensive list of 100 daily manners, each supported by references from the Quran and authentic Hadith, guiding Muslims on how to live a life that is pleasing to Allah and beneficial to humanity. Through these teachings, we can strive to improve ourselves and contribute positively to our communities.
1. Greeting with Salaam
Sunnah: "When you meet one another, greet with a greeting from Allah, blessed and good." [Sunan Abu Dawood, Book 43, Hadith 5178]
Quranic Reference: "And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it or at least return it equally." [Quran 4:86]
2. Smiling at Others
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Your smile for your brother is a charity." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 25, Hadith 1956]
3. Being Truthful
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 73, Hadith 116]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt, for truthfulness is certainty and tranquility, while lying is doubt and confusion." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 7, Hadith 2518]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. Falsehood leads to wickedness, and wickedness leads to Hell." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 73, Hadith 116]
Quranic Reference: "And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it]." [Quran 2:42]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true." [Quran 9:119]
4. Avoiding Gossip
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Do you know what backbiting is?" They said, "Allah and His Messenger know best." He said, "It is to mention about your brother something that he dislikes." [Sahih Muslim, Book 32, Hadith 6265]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 611]
Quranic Reference: "And do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge." [Quran 17:36]
Quranic Reference: "And do not spy or backbite each other." [Quran 49:12]
5. Being Humble
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever humbles himself for the sake of Allah, Allah will exalt him." [Sahih Muslim, Book 37, Hadith 6627]
Quranic Reference: "And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace." [Quran 25:63]
6. Keeping Promises
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The signs of a hypocrite are three: Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie; whenever he promises, he breaks it; and whenever he is entrusted, he betrays his trust." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 73, Hadith 117]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts." [Quran 5:1]
7. Being Patient
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "No one is given a gift better and more comprehensive than patience." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 56, Hadith 151]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient." [Quran 2:153]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The believer who associates with people and bears their annoyance with patience will have a greater reward than the believer who does not associate with people and does not put up with their annoyance." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 48, Hadith 2515]
Quranic Reference: "And those who are patient, seeking the countenance of their Lord, and establish prayer and spend from what We have provided for them secretly and publicly and prevent evil with good - those will have the good consequence of [this] home." [Quran 13:22]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The prayer of a person in congregation is twenty-seven times superior to that of a person praying alone." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 10, Hadith 509]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient." [Quran 2:153]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 70, Hadith 545]
Quranic Reference: "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient." [Quran 2:155]
8. Helping Others
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever relieves a Muslim of a burden from the burdens of this world, Allah will relieve him of a burden from the burdens on the Day of Judgement." [Sahih Muslim, Book 35, Hadith 6518]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The one who looks after a widow or a poor person is like a Mujahid (warrior) who fights for Allah's cause." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 70, Hadith 575]
Quranic Reference: "So as for the orphan, do not oppress [him]. And as for the petitioner, do not repel [him]." [Quran 93:9-10]
Quranic Reference: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." [Quran 5:2]
9. Being Grateful
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "He who does not thank people, does not thank Allah." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 41, Hadith 4811]
Quranic Reference: "If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]." [Quran 14:7]
10. Seeking Knowledge
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 1, Hadith 224]
Quranic Reference: "Say, 'Are those who know equal to those who do not know?' Only they will remember [who are] people of understanding." [Quran 39:9]
11. Being Just
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Indeed, those who are just will be in the presence of Allah upon pulpits of light." [Sahih Muslim, Book 33, Hadith 6511]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Give the worker his wages before his sweat dries." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 16, Hadith 2443]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts." [Quran 5:1]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice." [Quran 4:58]
12. Showing Mercy
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "He who does not show mercy to people, Allah will not show mercy to him." [Sahih Muslim, Book 30, Hadith 5736]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The merciful are shown mercy by The Merciful. Be merciful on the earth, and you will be shown mercy from above." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 27, Hadith 1924]
Quranic Reference: "So by mercy from Allah, [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them." [Quran 3:159]
13. Being Charitable
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 441]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Protect yourselves from Hell-fire even by giving a piece of date as charity." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 498]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand (i.e., he who gives in charity is better than him who takes it)." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 508]
Quranic Reference: "But whoever volunteers excess, it is better for him." [Quran 2:184]
Quranic Reference: "And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience]." [Quran 2:43]
Quranic Reference: "The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] that sprouts seven ears; in every ear is a hundred grains." [Quran 2:261]
14. Lowering the Gaze
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Do not follow a glance with another glance." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 33, Hadith 2144]
Quranic Reference: "Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts." [Quran 24:30]
15. Speaking Kindly
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Speak a good word or remain silent." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 611]
Quranic Reference: "And speak to people good [words]." [Quran 2:83]
16. Maintaining Cleanliness
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Cleanliness is half of faith." [Sahih Muslim, Book 2, Hadith 432]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves." [Quran 2:222]
17. Praying Regularly
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Between a man and disbelief and paganism is the abandonment of Salat (prayer)." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 146]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times." [Quran 4:103]
18. Giving the Right Amount in Trade
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Give the worker his wages before his sweat dries." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 16, Hadith 2443]
Quranic Reference: "And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with an even balance. That is the best [way] and best in result." [Quran 17:35]
19. Avoiding Riba (Interest)
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "May Allah curse the one who accepts usury, the one who pays it, the one who records it, and the two witnesses to it." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 23, Hadith 3333]
Quranic Reference: "Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden interest." [Quran 2:275]
Quranic Reference: "Those who consume interest cannot stand [on the Day of Resurrection] except as one stands who is being beaten by Satan into insanity." [Quran 2:275]
20. Showing Kindness to Parents
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Paradise lies at the feet of your mother." [Sunan An-Nasa'i, Book 25, Hadith 3104]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "A man asked the Prophet (pbuh), 'Who is most deserving of my good companionship?' He said, 'Your mother.' The man asked, 'Then who?' He said, 'Your mother.' The man asked again, 'Then who?' He said, 'Your mother.' The man asked once more, 'Then who?' He said, 'Then your father.'" [Sahih Muslim, Book 32, Hadith 6181]
Quranic Reference: "And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents." [Quran 31:14]
Quranic Reference: "And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment." [Quran 17:23]
21. Avoiding Envy
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Beware of envy, for it consumes good deeds just as fire consumes wood." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 41, Hadith 4903]
Quranic Reference: "And from the evil of an envier when he envies." [Quran 113:5]
23. Avoiding Anger
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The strong man is not the one who can overpower others. Rather, the strong man is the one who controls himself when he gets angry." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 73, Hadith 135]
Quranic Reference: "And those who restrain anger and who pardon the people." [Quran 3:134]
24. Forgiving Others
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Be merciful to others and you will receive mercy. Forgive others and Allah will forgive you." [Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 7001]
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever suffers an injury and forgives (the person responsible), Allah will raise his status to a higher degree and remove one of his sins." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 13, Hadith 3964]
Quranic Reference: "And let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you?" [Quran 24:22]
25. Being Generous
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The generous man is close to Allah, close to Paradise, close to the people, and far from the Hellfire." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 36, Hadith 1961]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due." [Quran 4:58]
26. Showing Good Manners
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The most beloved of you to me are those who have the best manners." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 73, Hadith 56]
Quranic Reference: "And lower your wing to those who follow you of the believers." [Quran 26:215]
27. Avoiding Extravagance
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Eat, drink, give charity, and wear nice clothes, as long as it does not involve extravagance or arrogance." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 29, Hadith 3605]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, the wasteful are brothers of the devils." [Quran 17:27]
28. Maintaining Trusts
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "When a man tells something and goes away, it is a trust." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 41, Hadith 4868]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due." [Quran 4:58]
29. Being Kind to Orphans
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The one who cares for an orphan and myself will be together in Paradise like this," and he held his two fingers together. [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 6005]
Quranic Reference: "So as for the orphan, do not oppress [him]." [Quran 93:9]
30. Being Content
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Riches do not mean having a great amount of property, but riches is self-contentment." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 76, Hadith 453]
Quranic Reference: "But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you." [Quran 2:216]
31. Taking Care of the Environment
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, it is regarded as a charitable gift (Sadaqah) for him." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 42, Hadith 2320]
Quranic Reference: "It is He who has made you successors upon the earth." [Quran 35:39]
32. Avoiding Backbiting
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Do you know what backbiting is?" They said, "Allah and His Messenger know best." He said, "It is to mention about your brother something that he dislikes." [Sahih Muslim, Book 32, Hadith 6265]
Quranic Reference: "And do not spy or backbite each other." [Quran 49:12]
33. Honoring Guests
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be hospitable to his guest." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 47]
Quranic Reference: "And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive." [Quran 76:8]
34. Being Moderate in Worship
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "This religion is easy. None overburdens himself in his religion but that it overcomes him." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith 38]
Quranic Reference: "Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship." [Quran 2:185]
35. Reconciliation Between People
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "He who makes peace between the people by inventing good information or saying good things is not a liar." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 49, Hadith 857]
Quranic Reference: "And if two factions among the believers should fight, then make settlement between the two." [Quran 49:9]
36. Respecting the Elderly
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "He is not one of us who does not show mercy to our young and respect to our elders." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 46, Hadith 1919]
Quranic Reference: None specific, but respecting elders is a general Islamic principle.
37. Avoiding Suspicion
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst of false tales." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 134]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin." [Quran 49:12]
38. Performing the Five Daily Prayers
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Between a man and disbelief and paganism is the abandonment of Salat (prayer)." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 146]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times." [Quran 4:103]
39. Fasting in Ramadan
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah's rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith 37]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous." [Quran 2:183]
40. Performing Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever performs Hajj to this House (Ka'bah) and does not commit any obscenity or wrongdoing, he will come out as the day he was born - pure and free from sins." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 25, Hadith 1521]
Quranic Reference: "And Hajj to the House (Ka'bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses." [Quran 3:97]
41. Observing the Rights of Neighbors
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Jibril (Gabriel) kept advising me about treating the neighbors kindly and politely so much so that I thought he would order me to make them my heirs." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 43]
Quranic Reference: "Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away." [Quran 4:36]
42. Avoiding Arrogance
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever has an atom's weight of pride in his heart will not enter Paradise." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 164]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful." [Quran 4:36]
43. Being Honest in Trade
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The honest and trustworthy merchant will be with the Prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 12, Hadith 1209]
Quranic Reference: "And give full measure when you measure, and weigh with an even balance." [Quran 17:35]
44. Being Punctual
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The best of you are those who are best in fulfilling (rights)." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 73, Hadith 110]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times." [Quran 4:103]
45. Giving Gifts
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Give gifts and you will love one another." [Sunan Al-Tirmidhi, Book 27, Hadith 2130]
46. Performing Voluntary Prayers (Nafl)
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Allah says, 'The most beloved things with which My slave comes nearer to Me is what I have enjoined upon him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing Nawafil (voluntary prayers) till I love him.'" [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 76, Hadith 386]
Quranic Reference: "And prostrate and draw near [to Allah]." [Quran 96:19]
47. Reciting the Quran
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Recite the Quran, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection." [Sahih Muslim, Book 6, Hadith 1337]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, this Quran guides to that which is most suitable." [Quran 17:9]
48. Maintaining Family Ties
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him maintain good relations with his kin." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 73, Hadith 13]
Quranic Reference: "And fear Allah, through whom you ask one another, and the wombs (that bore you)." [Quran 4:1]
49. Being Good to Wives
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The best of you are the best to their families, and I am the best to my family." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 27, Hadith 3895]
Quranic Reference: "And live with them in kindness." [Quran 4:19]
50. Caring for Children
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The one who does not show mercy will not be shown mercy." [Sahih Muslim, Book 32, Hadith 5735]
Quranic Reference: "And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination." [Quran 31:14]
51. Avoiding Theft
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The hand should be cut off for stealing something that is worth a quarter of a Dinar or more." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 86, Hadith 6787]
Quranic Reference: "As for the thief, the male and the female, amputate their hands in recompense for what they committed." [Quran 5:38]
52. Avoiding Alcohol
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whatever intoxicates in large quantities, a small quantity of it is also forbidden." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 26, Hadith 3673]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan." [Quran 5:90]
53. Maintaining Hygiene
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Five things are part of the fitrah: circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, clipping the nails, plucking the armpit hair, and trimming the mustache." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 72, Hadith 779]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves." [Quran 2:222]
54. Seeking Forgiveness
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "By Allah, I seek Allah's forgiveness and repent to Him more than seventy times a day." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 75, Hadith 319]
Quranic Reference: "And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins." [Quran 3:135]
55. Avoiding Bribery
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "May Allah curse the one who offers a bribe and the one who takes it." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 13, Hadith 2313]
Quranic Reference: "And do not consume one another's wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers." [Quran 2:188]
56. Maintaining Modesty
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Modesty is part of faith." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith 8]
Quranic Reference: "Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts." [Quran 24:30]
57. Respecting the Dead
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Breaking a bone of a dead person is equal to breaking it when he is alive." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 6, Hadith 1616]
Quranic Reference: "And do not abuse those they invoke other than Allah, lest they abuse Allah in enmity without knowledge." [Quran 6:108]
58. Avoiding Bad Company
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "A man follows the religion of his friend; so each one should consider whom he makes his friend." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 41, Hadith 4815]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true." [Quran 9:119]
59. Being Honest in Speech
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "He who believes in Allah and the Last Day must speak good or remain silent." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 611]
Quranic Reference: "And speak to people good [words]." [Quran 2:83]
60. Maintaining Sincerity in Worship
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 1, Hadith 1]
Quranic Reference: "And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion, inclining to truth." [Quran 98:5]
61. Observing Humility in Prayer
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "When you stand for your prayer, pray as if you are saying farewell." [Sahih Ibn Majah, Book 5, Hadith 419]
Quranic Reference: "Successful indeed are the believers. Those who humble themselves in their prayers." [Quran 23:1-2]
62. Giving Advice
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The religion (Islam) is naseehah (advice)." We said, "To whom?" He said, "To Allah, His Book, His Messenger, and to the leaders of the Muslims and their common folk." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 98]
Quranic Reference: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression." [Quran 5:2]
63. Engaging in Jihad for the Sake of Allah
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The best of Jihad is that of a word of right spoken to an unjust ruler." [Sunan Abu Dawood, Book 37, Hadith 4344]
Quranic Reference: "And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him." [Quran 22:78]
64. Expressing Love for the Prophet (pbuh)
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children, and all mankind." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith 13]
Quranic Reference: "Say, [O Muhammad], 'If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.'" [Quran 3:31]
65. Maintaining Tawheed (Monotheism)
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The best thing I and the prophets before me have said: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 34, Hadith 3981]
Quranic Reference: "Say, 'He is Allah, [who is] One.'" [Quran 112:1]
66. Avoiding Hypocrisy
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The signs of a hypocrite are three: Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie; whenever he promises, he breaks his promise; and whenever he is entrusted, he betrays." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith 33]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, the hypocrites will be in the lowest depths of the Fire." [Quran 4:145]
67. Observing Patience
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "No one has been given a better and more abundant gift than patience." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 76, Hadith 464]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, seek help through patience and prayer." [Quran 2:153]
68. Striving for Excellence (Ihsan)
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Verily, Allah has prescribed excellence in everything." [Sahih Muslim, Book 21, Hadith 1569]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct." [Quran 16:90]
69. Maintaining Chastity
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever guarantees me that he will guard his chastity and his tongue, I will guarantee him Paradise." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 76, Hadith 481]
Quranic Reference: "And those who guard their private parts." [Quran 23:5]
70. Practicing Fairness
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Fear Allah and be just among your children." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 78, Hadith 79]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice." [Quran 4:58]
71. Encouraging Good and Forbidding Evil
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever of you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 78]
Quranic Reference: "Let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to [all that is] good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong." [Quran 3:104]
72. Being Cheerful
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Do not disdain a good deed, no matter how small it may seem, even if it is meeting your brother with a cheerful face." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 131]
73. Avoiding Laziness
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "O Allah, I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 80, Hadith 354]
Quranic Reference: "O my people, enter the blessed land which Allah has assigned to you and do not turn back [from fighting in Allah's cause] and [thus] become losers." [Quran 5:21]
74. Being Honest in Judgement
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Judges are of three types: one of whom will go to Paradise, and two to Hell. The one who will go to Paradise is a man who knows what is right and gives judgement accordingly." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 24, Hadith 3573]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice." [Quran 4:58]
75. Guarding One's Tongue
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The true Muslim is he from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith 10]
Quranic Reference: "Not a word does he utter but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it)." [Quran 50:18]
76. Performing Sunnah Prayers
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever prays twelve rak'ahs in a day and night, a house will be built for him in Paradise." [Sahih Muslim, Book 4, Hadith 1575]
Quranic Reference: None specific, but the Quran encourages additional acts of worship.
77. Respecting Authority
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever obeys me, obeys Allah, and whoever disobeys me, disobeys Allah. Whoever obeys the ruler I appoint, obeys me, and whoever disobeys him, disobeys me." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 89, Hadith 251]
Quranic Reference: "O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you." [Quran 4:59]
78. Treating Animals Kindly
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "There is a reward for serving any animate (living being)." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 39, Hadith 251]
79. Protecting the Environment
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, it is regarded as a charitable gift (Sadaqah) for him." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 39, Hadith 513]
Quranic Reference: "And cause not corruption upon the earth after its reformation." [Quran 7:85]
80. Engaging in Physical Activity
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, while there is good in both." [Sahih Muslim, Book 33, Hadith 2664]
81. Supporting the Oppressed
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is oppressed." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 46, Hadith 693]
Quranic Reference: "And what is [the matter] with you that you fight not in the cause of Allah and [for] the oppressed among men, women, and children?" [Quran 4:75]
82. Avoiding Backbiting
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Do you know what backbiting is?" They said, "Allah and His Messenger know best." He then said, "It is to say something about your brother that he would dislike." [Sahih Muslim, Book 32, Hadith 6265]
Quranic Reference: "And do not spy or backbite each other." [Quran 49:12]
83. Observing Humility
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever has an atom's weight of pride in his heart will not enter Paradise." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 164]
Quranic Reference: "And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily." [Quran 25:63]
84. Being Optimistic
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "None of you should wish for death because of a calamity that has befallen him; but if he has to wish for death, he should say: O Allah! Keep me alive as long as life is better for me, and let me die if death is better for me." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 70, Hadith 575]
Quranic Reference: "And who despairs of the mercy of his Lord except for those astray?" [Quran 15:56]
85. Enjoining Love and Brotherhood
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 96]
Quranic Reference: "The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers." [Quran 49:10]
86. Avoiding Arguments
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "I guarantee a house in Paradise for one who gives up arguing, even if he is in the right." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 41, Hadith 4800]
Quranic Reference: "And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not dispute and [thus] lose courage and [then] your strength would depart." [Quran 8:46]
87. Keeping Secrets
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "When a man tells something and goes away, it is a trust." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 25, Hadith 4868]
Quranic Reference: "And fulfill [every] commitment. Indeed, the commitment is ever [that about which one will be] questioned." [Quran 17:34]
88. Being Punctual
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The two parties in a business transaction have the right to annul it as long as they have not separated." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 34, Hadith 320]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due." [Quran 4:58]
89. Showing Appreciation for Others
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Whoever does not thank people has not thanked Allah." [Sunan Abi Dawood, Book 41, Hadith 4811]
Quranic Reference: "Is the reward for good [anything] but good?" [Quran 55:60]
90. Encouraging Modesty
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Modesty is part of faith." [Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 56]
Quranic Reference: "And tell the believing women to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment." [Quran 24:31]
91. Making Dua (Supplication) for Others
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The supplication of a Muslim for his brother in his absence will certainly be answered." [Sahih Muslim, Book 48, Hadith 6588]
Quranic Reference: "And those who came after them say, 'Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who preceded us in faith.'" [Quran 59:10]
92. Using Miswak
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Were it not for the fact that I did not want to make things too hard for my ummah, I would have commanded them to use the siwak at every time of prayer." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 2, Hadith 12]
93. Respecting Teachers and Scholars
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The seeking of knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim." [Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 1, Hadith 224]
Quranic Reference: None specific, but seeking knowledge is highly encouraged in Islam.
94. Honoring Spouses
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The best of you is the one who is best to his wife." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 11, Hadith 1162]
Quranic Reference: "And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy." [Quran 30:21]
95. Seeking Permission Before Entering
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Seek permission before entering upon three." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 56, Hadith 134]
Quranic Reference: None specific, but the concept of seeking permission is derived from Islamic manners.
96. Respecting The Sacred Months
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "The year is twelve months of which four are sacred: three consecutive months, Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, and Muharram, and Rajab of Mudar, which comes between Jumada and Sha'ban." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 3197]
Quranic Reference: "Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred." [Quran 9:36]
97. Seeking Permission To Leave A Gathering
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "If any one of you is invited to a meal and he is fasting, let him pray for the one who invited him and if he is not fasting let him eat." [Sahih Muslim, Book 34, Hadith 6457]
98. Respecting The Rights Of Animals
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "A woman was punished in Hell because of a cat which she had confined until it died. She did not give it to eat or to drink when it was confined, nor did she free it so that it might eat the insects of the earth." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 67, Hadith 405]
Quranic Reference: "There is not an animal in the earth, nor a flying creature flying on two wings, but they are people like unto you." [Quran 6:38]
99. Respecting Healthy Opinions From Others
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "A believer is not stung twice from the same hole." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 3, Hadith 28]
Quranic Reference: "And those who have responded to their lord and established prayer and whose affair is [determined by] consultation among themselves, and from what We have provided them, they spend." [Quran 42:38]
100. Seeking Refuge in Allah From Evil
Sunnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said, "Seek refuge in Allah from anxiety and sorrow." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 75, Hadith 400]
Quranic Reference: "And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, He is Hearing and Knowing." [Quran 7:200]
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