Good Manners in the Quran and Hadith
وَإِذْ أَخَذْنَا مِيثَاقَ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ لَا تَعْبُدُونَ إِلَّا اللَّهَ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا وَذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَالْيَتَامَىٰ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ وَقُولُوا لِلنَّاسِ حُسْنًا وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ ثُمَّ تَوَلَّيْتُمْ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا مِنْكُمْ وَأَنْتُمْ مُعْرِضُونَ
And [recall] when We took the covenant from the Children of Israel, [enjoining upon them], Do not worship except Allah; and to parents do good and to relatives, orphans, and the needy. And speak to people good words and establish prayer and give zakah. Then you turned away, except a few of you, and you were refusing.
Qur'an Surat Al-Baqara 2 : 83
أَكْمَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِيمَانًا أَحْسَنُهُمْ خُلُقًا، وَخِيَارُكُمْ خِيَارُكُمْ لِنِسَائِهِمْ
The believers who are most complete in faith are those with the best manners and character, and the best of you are those who are best to their wives
Hadith : Sunan Abi Dawud
Importance of Good Manners
Good manners build a positive society, promote peace, and create strong bonds among people. When we display kindness, patience, and honesty, we contribute to a more harmonious world and inspire others. In Islam, maintaining good manners is not just an individual action but a social responsibility. Acting with respect and humility is encouraged, as it reflects well on our communities and our faith. By upholding good manners, we follow in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ and create an atmosphere where everyone feels valued and respected.
Benefits of Good Manners
Practicing good manners brings countless rewards in this life and the hereafter. Islam teaches that those who have good character are rewarded by Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Nothing is heavier on the believer’s scale on the Day of Judgment than good character” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi). When we treat others with respect and kindness, it not only improves our relationships but also earns us Allah’s pleasure. Good manners also lead to inner peace and a sense of fulfillment, knowing that we are contributing to a more compassionate world. Enrolling in this course will help deepen these virtues in every aspect of life.