The Importance Of Good Manners

The Importance Of Good Manners

Question: We find some of the Salafis harsh in their speech and in
their da`wah and with their families; And if they see a man who is not
from amongst them, they grimace at him, which is contrary to what we
find from the Ikhwaan al-Muslimeen; Good manners is what is lacking in
us, so we need sincere advice from you, and may Allaah reward you with
good.

Response: This is an important matter and that is to advise one
another about good manners. Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala) says
regarding the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam):

{And verily, you are on an exalted (standard of) character}, Soorah
al-Qalam, Aayah 4 And

He (Subhaanahu wa Ta`aala) says:

{And by the Mercy of Allaah, you dealt with them gently. And had you
been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about
you; so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allaah`s) forgiveness for
them; and consult them in the affairs}, Soorah Aal `Imraan, Aayah 109

And this (harsh) Salafi was probably a beginner in seeking knowledge,
as the norm with beginners is that they are a little zealous and harsh
- whether he is a Salafi or Ikhwaani or other than that. And this is
what we and others have experienced. Otherwise, and all Praise is due
to Allaah (alone), our brothers freely mix with their brothers in
al-Hudaydah, Taa`iz, Aden and Hadramout, and the people receive them
and welcome them with love and respect, and this is evidence that they
are exposed to good and honourable manners, and Allaahul-Musta`aan
(Allaah is the One from whom Assistance is sought).

Shaykh Muqbil ibn Haadee

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