1) Young Muslims - The Message

”Robbi Zidni ‘Ilma”O my Allah! Increase me inknowledge (Sura Ta-Ha: 114)Islamic Manners/Etiquettes(Islamic Adab)Islam is not a religion full of prayers and rituals only; Islam is acomplete code of life that teaches and emphasizes on spiritual,personal, familial, and social pattern of behavior and interaction aswell. These are called ADAB or Manners. In addition, there are Adab(manners) regulating the affairs of the state too. These Adab orManners are all-inclusive, covers the life of the Muslims from birthto death. This is Islamic culture which is distinct from other cultures(religions, social, familial or national culture of a country). Islamicculture (Adab) gives the Muslims a distinct identity in all affairs oflife. As Muslims, we should feel proud of our Islamic culture.The Qur’an and the authentic Hadith of our beloved ProphetMuhammad (blessing and peace be upon him) have given theMuslims details of the Adab (manners) encompassing all aspects oflife. A Muslim, who practices these Adab with sincerity on a dailybasis, is loved by Allah. On the other hand, a Muslim who neglectsthese manners will tend to drift away from Islam, and become aperson far away from the Grace of Allah. This is a tremendous loss.Let us now see the nature of the Adab (manners) that we shouldpractice:Young Muslims, What they should know about Islam Page - 81