10 Sunnah to communicate with people
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We interact with others on a regular basis, so what could be better than learning some basic manners that will help us improve our interactions? Let’s try to utilize these modest etiquettes of greetings according to Sunnah.
- Make a happy face: Allallhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the Prophet, said:
“Your generosity is your smile in the face of your brother.” [At-Tirmidhi] [Jami at-Tirmidhi] [Jami at-Tirmidh
Smile before you start chatting! This is an instant element for starting any conversation pleasantly and removing any lingering negative thoughts.
Smiling makes the sender and receiver happy (imagine being both!).
- Pay attention to tone and volume: Be aware of your voice’s tone and volume. Your tone will influence whether you make or break your relationship. Any unwelcome volume in your voice may turn people off and render any further attempts to communicate ineffective.
“And keep your speed reasonable and your voice low; the voice of donkeys is, after all, the most irritating of sounds.” [Verse 19 of Chapter 31 of the Qur’an]
- Begin with an Islamic peace greeting: The greeting of peace, or saying “Assalaamu alaykum” (peace be upon you), is suggested. It will drive away hatred and bring you closer together.
“Peace be upon you!” exclaimed a man to the Prophet allallhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). His salutation elicited a response from him. He then took a seat. Ten [rewards], said the Prophet allallhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Another man approached and said, “Peace and mercy from Allah be upon you!” When he sat down, he answered to his salutation. Twenty, he said. Another man approached and said, “Peace to you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings!” When he sat down, he answered to him by saying, “And blessings be upon you!” When he sat down, he reacted to him by saying, “Thirty.” [Sunan Abi Dawud] [Sunan Abi Dawud] [Sunan Abi Da
Make it a habit to utter the full and complete greeting every time you welcome someone, and you’ll get 30 points!
- Shake hands: Shake your hands in response to your greeting (if you are greeting your mahram or a person of your gender).
“No two Muslims shake hands when they meet, but they will be forgiven before they part.” [Ibn Majah’s Sunan]
- Inquire about people: Inquire about their health and well-being, as well as the health and well-being of their family and friends. They will be cared for and adored.
- Keep in mind that not everyone is the same: When communicating, keep in mind people’s various qualities and differences. Consider their age, social standing, temperament, and other considerations.
- Teach whenever possible: The Prophet allallhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allh be upon him) enjoined the good and forbade the wicked at every opportunity. If you ever feel the need to say something corrective, do so gently.
- Use short, concise terms to avoid using complex terminology and terminologies. Instead, attempt to use succinct, eloquent words and phrases and make an effort to be understood. Allallhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the Prophet, said:
“In six ways, I have been given an advantage above the other prophets: I have been given words that are concise but comprehensive in meaning.” [Sahih Muslim] [Sahih Muslim] [Sahih Muslim] [
He, allallhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), spoke clearly and made it easy for people to understand him, even repeating his sentences three times.
- Avoid arguing and using derogatory language: When you’re working with lovely individuals, it’s easy to be pleasant. But, in reality, there is more to this world than such people. Despite your best efforts, you will undoubtedly encounter unpleasant individuals. Try to stay away from squabbles and debates.
“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do not quarrel (among yourselves) lest you lose confidence and power, and be patient. Allah is surely with those who are As-Sabirin (patient, etc.).” [Chapter 8, Verse 46 of the Qur’an]
If you discover you’re already in a fight, choose wisely and argue with the better side. Allah subnahu wa ta’la (may He be worshipped and exalted) says:
“And the good deed and the bad deed are not equal. Repulse [bad] with that which is better, and the person with whom you have hostility [will become] as if he were a loyal friend.” [Verse 34 of Chapter 41 of the Qur’an]
Stop before you get angry, smile, and retire after trying your hardest to reconcile, for when a man said to the Prophet allallhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), “Advice me,” he responded, “Do not get furious.” He asked his inquiry multiple times, and the Prophet, allallhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allh be upon him), answered repeatedly, “Do not become upset.” [Bukhari]
- Finish with a cordial greeting: Before leaving, smile, shake hands, and say salam to everyone.
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