Morals and Manners in Islam
A Guide to Islamic Ādāb
MARWĀN IBRĀHĪM AL-KAYSĪ
THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION
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British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
Al-Kaysi, Marwan Ibrāhīm
Morals and manners in Islam: a guide to Islamic Ādāb.
Religious life (Islam)
I. Title
297’.44 BP188
To
My unforgettable daughters
A’isha and ‘Ula
Whose love and affection have so influenced my life
Contents
Characteristics: Comprehensiveness and Morality
Role of ādāb al-Islām in Social Relationships
Religious Aspect of Ādāb al-Islām
Psychological Aspect of Ādāb al-Islām
Medical and Hygienic Aspects of Ādāb al-Islām
Contribution of Ādāb al-Islām to the National Economy
Marriage, the Family and Ādāb al-Islām
Norms of Sexual Behaviour in Islam
Ādāb al-Islām and the Status of Women
Ādāb al-Islām and Discipline
Concern About Human Safety
Ādāb al-Islām for the Preservation of Unity and the Cultural Identity of Muslims
Islamic Attitude Toward Manners and Customs of Non-Muslims
Overview of the Principal Rules of Islamic Conduct
Chapter 2: Bodily Functions
Sneezing
Yawning
Going to Bed
Relieving Oneself
Menstruation and Post Natal Bleeding
Man’s Seminally Defiled State
Chapter 3: Cleanliness and Purity
Impurities
Bathing
Cosmetics and Adornment for Men
Women’s Make-Up and Adornment
General Guidelines for Both Sexes
Chapter 4: Table Manners
The Meal
Sitting Down to Eat
Proper Table Manners
Drinking
Chapter 5: Dress
Common Principles
Men’s Dress
Women’s Dress
Shoes
Chapter 6: Architecture and Furniture
The Muslim Dwelling
Precautionary Measures For Safety at Home
Chapter 7: Conduct Within the Family
Husband-Wife Relationship
Correct Conduct of a Muslim Wife
Parents’ Conduct Toward Their Children
Children’s Conduct Toward Their Parents
Chapter 8: Reading and Reciting the Qur’ān
Chapter 9: The Mosque
Design
Cleanliness and Tidiness
Chapter 10: Behaviour on Fridays
Khuṭbah at Friday Prayer
Chapter 11: Celebrating