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What should a Muslim do if they want to drink?
He should do so with the right hand, and say Bismillah .
How should a Muslim drink?
He should drink whatever it is in three sips.
What shouldn't a Muslim do when eating ?
He should never criticise the food they are eating.
What does criticising food mean in fact?
It means they are not appreciating Allah's blessings.
What did the prophet use to do when eating?
He never criticised the food, if he liked it, he would eat it.
What would the prophet do if he didn’t like the food?
The prophet would leave the food if he did not like it.
What shouldn’t a Muslim do while eating or drinking?
A Muslim shouldn’t eat or drink in a reclining position.
What is permissible for a muslim while eating and drinking?
A Muslim can eat and drink while standing or at a table.
What is highly recommended to do while eating?
It is recommended to eat while sitting down.
What plates and vessels mustn’t a Muslim eat or drink in?
They mustn’t eat or drink in gold or silver plates or vessels.
What shouldn’t you do while eating and drinking?
I shouldn't take the food or the drink out of my mouth.
What can you do, if the food or drink is spoiled?
In this case, I should not draw people’s attention.
How should you pass the food or drink to someone?
I should start with a person sitting on my right.
What did the prophet do when he was given some milk?
The prophet passed the milk to the man on his right.
What did the prophet say in that situation?
He said “ Start with the one to your right, then the one to your left.”
What does a good Muslim always remember after eating?
We should remember to thank Allah after eating or drinking.
What would a Muslim say after eating or drinking?
We should say: AlHamdulillah, “ praise be to Allah “.
What did the prophet use to say after eating and drinking?
“ Praise be to Allah who fed one this and provided it for me without any strength or power on my part “
What shouldn’t a Muslim do while eating?
We shouldn’t over eat and stop eating before we are full.
What should a Muslim guest do when visiting someone?
“ O Allah ! Bless them for what you have provided them and forgive them and have mercy on them“.
What shouldn't we do while eating and want to talk?
We shouldn't talk with our mouth full.
Who is a true Muslim as the prophet said?
A Muslim doesn’t harm Muslims with his tongue
Who is a Muhaajir as the prophet once said?
A Muhajir abandons what Allah has forbidden.
What is part of a good Muslim’s character?
A good Muslim ignores what doesn't concern them.
Who are the best muslims as the prophet put it?
“The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it to others”.
What did the prophet say to convey on his behalf?
He said: ”Convey even one ayah on my behalf.”
How can we save ourselves from Hellfire as he said?
He said, “Save yourselves from Hellfire even by giving half a date in charity”
What is the punishment of those who sever the ties of kinship?
They will not be allowed to enter paradise.
What did the prophet say about the believers?
He said. “You won’t be a believer unless you love for your brother what you love for yourselves.
What did the prophet say about Harming and reciprocating harm?
He said, “you should neither harm, nor reciprocate”.
What did the prophet say about morals in islam?
He said .“The best believers have “good morals.”
What has Allah characterized His Messenger with?
Allah granted him some miracles and good virtues.
What has Allah praised prophet mohammad for?
Allah praised him for his great moral character.
How has Allah praised the prophet in the Quran?
“Indeed you are of a splendid moral character”
What does the Arabic word “khuluq” describe?
It actually describes a person’s inner character”.
What does the “khuluq” also mean?
The word “Khuluq” also means habitual behaviour.
What does this habitual behaviour become?
It becomes one’s second nature or “lifestyle.”
What is the prophet’s way of life or lifestyle?
The prophet’s character was the holy Quran.
What did the prophet once say about his message?
He said, “ I was sent to perfect the moral character.“
What did A’isha say when asked about the prophet’s khuluq?
She replied: “His khuluq”, character was the quran.”
What weighs the heaviest in a believer’s balance?
The heaviest thing will be good morals, character.
What does Allah hate most concerning speech?
Allah hates a human using bad, obscene language.
What did the prophet say about a good character?
He said, “ Who believes in Allah and the last Day either speak well or keep silent.”
How should a Muslim treat the neighbor and guest?
They should be good to their neighbors & guests.”
