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In addition, Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) affirmed that Prophet David used <strong>to</strong> fast<br />

regularly; he said:<br />

«The <strong>be</strong>st manner of (voluntary) fasting is that of my brother David, who used <strong>to</strong><br />

fast every other day.» (Recorded by Imams Bukhari and Muslim)<br />

17.17 Revival of greeting with the supplication of peace<br />

According <strong>to</strong> Dr. Bilal Philips, Jesus greeted his followers by saying, “Peace <strong>be</strong> with<br />

you.” 94 This greeting was the same as that mentioned in the books of the Old<br />

Testament. Prophet David instructed emissaries whom he sent <strong>to</strong> Nabal, “And thus<br />

you shall greet him: ‘Peace <strong>be</strong> <strong>to</strong> you, and peace <strong>be</strong> <strong>to</strong> your house, and peace <strong>be</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />

all that you have.’” (1 Samuel 25:6)<br />

As a religion of peace and respect for others, Islam revived this noble moral<br />

teaching.<br />

The Quran instructs all those who enter homes <strong>to</strong> give the greetings of peace;<br />

Allah has instructed the <strong>be</strong>lievers <strong>to</strong> greet each other with peace as well.<br />

{And when those come <strong>to</strong> you who <strong>be</strong>lieve in Our verses, say: Peace <strong>be</strong> upon<br />

you....} (Quran 6: 54)<br />

Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) also taught his followers <strong>to</strong> give this greeting<br />

whenever they met each other. The greeting of peace extends even <strong>to</strong> the heavens;<br />

the angels will greet those who enter paradise with the same greeting of peace.<br />

17.18 Revival of veiling (hijab) for women<br />

The women around Jesus veiled themselves according <strong>to</strong> the practice of<br />

women around the earlier prophets. Their garments were loose and covered<br />

their bodies completely, and they wore scarves which covered their hair. 95<br />

94<br />

Philips, The True Message of Jesus Christ, 90.<br />

95 Philips, The True Message of Jesus Christ, 88.<br />

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