MANNERS

 

 Quranic Foundations And Structure Of Muslim Society

5. MANNERS

Manners may be defined as apparent modes of behavior in relation to others, and may be evaluated as small coins of virtue.

The Qur’anic point of view; as emphasized already, is social. Consequently, in the Qur’anic moral code we find as much emphasis on manners as on morals; perhaps more, because indifference to manners may nullify a virtue itself.

 

This is evident from the Qur’anic emphasis on the manners to be observed in the performance of one of the highest virtues in relation to others, viz., charity:

“O you who believe! Make not your charity worthless by laying an obligation and by hurt…” (2:264).

It is also evident from what has been said in connection with the manners to be observed in the presence of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be on him!):

“O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet, nor speak aloud to him in talk as you may speak aloud to one another, lest your (good) deeds become vain and you perceive not.” (49:2).

 

Coming to classification: In conformity with the comprehensive nature of the Qur’anic moral code, the Qur’anic duties in respect of manners belong to two categories: (1) those relating to religious manners, and (2) those relating to social manners.

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