Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 46
46 6. It is not permissible for a person to intrude himself in between two who are already together, unless with their consent. 7. He who gets up from his seat and returns to it is entitled to re-occupy it. 8. Refrain from sitting along the streets. Someone said: Messenger of Allah. , there is no other place for us to converse together. He observed: Then you must render its due. He was asked: What is the due of the street? H� said: Guard your looks, let no cne be put to inconvenience, return the salutation of peace, enjoin good and forbid evil. 9. A person of authority and a person of learning are entitled to a place of honour. 10. The company of your elders is blessed. l 1. Sit with your elders, seek knowledge from the learned and associate with the wise. I l a. Th'! boastful ones will enter the Fire. 12. When there are only three of you together. let not two of you converse apart, until you have more company. lest the third person should feel hurt. 13. Extend your greetings to all alike; you will have peace. It is wrong to discriminate. 14. A rider should be the first to offer salutation to a pedestrian, and a pedestrian to one sitting. and a smaller group to a larger group. 15. He who consoles anyone in sorrow will have the same reward as one who bears his affliction with fortitude. 16. When you visit a sick person place your hand on his forehead or over his hand and enquire after his health. Your handshake will complete your greeting. 17. You should ask permission three times to enter a house; if then permission is granted you may enter. otherwise tum away.