Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 45
SOCIAL AND CULTIJRAL VALUES 45 SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 0 ye who believe, when you are asked to make room in your assemblies then do make room; Allah will bestow amplitude upon you. When you are asked to rise up then rise up, AJilah will exalt in rank those from among you who believe and those to whom knowledge is given. Allah is well-aware of that which you do (58. 12). 0 ye who believe, enter not houses other than your own until you have obtained leave and have saluted the inmates thereof. That will be the better for you that you may be heedful. If you find no one therein, then enter them not till leave is given to you. If it is said to you: Go back just now; then go back, that is purer for you (24. 28-29). Good and evil are not alike. Repel evil with that which is best, and Io, he between whom and thyself was enmity is as though he were a warm friend. But n. one attains to this save those who are steadfast, and none attains to· this save those who are granted a large share of good (41. 35-36). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: I. Be moderate in friendship, for one day your friend may perhaps turn against you. Likewise be moderate in hostility, maybe the hostile one will become your friend one day. 2. Cultivate the habit of shaking hands; it will remove rancour from your hearts. 3. The best gathering is that which has plenty of room. 4. When you go to a gathering, and room is made for you, occupy it; otherwise, look for some vacant place and accommodate yourself. 5. When anyone of you enters a gathering and a brother makes room for him that is an honour whereby Allah exalts him.