Etiquettes of Meeting each other

1. Whomsoever you meet, greet him with a smiling face, Express your sentiments of felicity and take initiative in offering Salam. It will invoke great blessings of God on you.

2. Use no words of greeting other than those enjoined by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) i.e., “AssaIamo-'AIaikum”. Shake hands if possible and enquire after his health as well as the welfare of his family.

The greetings 'Assalamo-‘Alaikum' taught by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) are comprehensive in their connotations and cover all the blessings of this material life as well as our spiritual life and religion. These words signify complete peace and salvation. While shaking hands with somebody, keep it in your mind that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) never withdrew his hand first, but waited for the other one to release his hand.

3. Put on a clean dress when you go to call on someone; do not go out in dirty dress nor wear expensive garments while going to visit someone in order to impress him with your costly dress.

4. When you intend to visit someone, make an appointment with him first. Never visit anybody at inconvenient hours. Such a visit is not only an interference in others engagements but also degrades yon in their eyes.

5. When someone calls on you, greet him with an affectionate smile. Offer him a seat in a respectful manner and entertain him according to the occasion.

6. When you call on someone, confine yourself to talking about useful matters,, Do not waste time in useless conversation, otherwise the people will dislike and avoid you.

7. When you call at somebody's house, stand outside the gate and ask for permission to enter. When permitted to enter, say 'Assalamo-‘AIaikum' and enter the house. If you get no response after pronouncing 'Assalamo'Alaikum’ three times, don't mind it and return cheerfully.

8. While visiting somebody, do not forget to carry some suitable gifts with you. Exchange of gifts deepens feeling of mutual love and affection.

9. If a needy person calls on you, try to fulfill his need to the extent of your means. If he requests you to recommend his case to someone, do it. However, if you cannot comply with his request, you should decline in a polite manner. Do not keep him in hopeful illusions.

10. If you call on someone to seek his assistance in need, tell him your requirement in a courteous manner. If he fulfills your need, thank him. But if he declines, never mind, say ‘Salam' to him and return cheerfully.

11. Do not always expect others to call on you. You should also pay visits to others off and on. It is the most pleasant thing to develop social relations and to serve others in need. Keep it in your mind that brothers in faith aiwaya develop relations for good ends.

12. If you notice a little straw or any other thing clinging to the face, beard or clothes of the person whom you happen to meet, remove it with your own hands. If the other person does the same for you, thank him and pray for him:

“Massahallahu 'anka ma takrah.”

"May God remove all such things from you as are displeasing to you.”

13. When you visit someone at night, be mindful of his comfort. Do not sit with him for long. If you come to know that he has gone to bed return cheerfully without feeling resentment.

14. When a group of people call on someone, the man who is talking should represent all his companions. Never try to press your importance or give prominence to your own self ignoring the presence of your other companions.