Ustadha Shireen Ahmed

August 8, 2024 5 mins

What is True Etiquette?

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the thirty-third in a series from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Someone asked al-Hasan al-Basri, “What is the most beneficial of proper manners?” He gave a few components to the response. […]
August 1, 2024 3 mins

Inward and Outward Manners

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the thirty-second in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Inward manners are manners with Allah. You have one governing concern: What will be pleasing to Allah?   The outward […]
July 27, 2024 2 mins

Run a Business Islamically: Women and Trade

Running a business in accordance with Islamic principles is a fundamental concern for Muslims in the modern world. This is the fourth in a series of articles from Running a Business Islamically. Historically, Muslim women, such as our mother Khadija, while upholding modesty, prioritizing family, children, etc, engaged in trade. They engaged in economic activity which […]
July 25, 2024 4 mins

Keep Relationships Alive

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the thirty-first in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Keep relationships alive. This presupposes that you have regular contact with the people who are in your circle of […]
July 18, 2024 6 mins

Sincere Counsel

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the thirtieth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) told us, “Religion is sincere counsel.” Advice is a means […]
July 11, 2024 5 mins

Listen with Keenness

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-ninth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. A believer is somebody who cares. If you genuinely care for another, then it would entail each of these […]
July 8, 2024 4 mins

An Islamic Foundation: Goals and the Tranquil Home

This is the seventh article in a series dealing with parental education of children. It was taken from the  seminar: What Your Child Needs: A Parent’s Guide to Islamic Education. What are your goals for your children before they leave your house? Your children have to cover their personally obligatory knowledge, ideally before the age […]
July 4, 2024 3 mins

Those Who Initiate Good Relations

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-eighth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. This is an aspect of gratitude. It applies to the one who connected with you first, connected you with […]
July 1, 2024 6 mins

An Islamic Foundation: Modeling and Providing Opportunities

This is the seventh article in a series dealing with parental education of children. It was taken from the  seminar: What Your Child Needs: A Parent’s Guide to Islamic Education. The following article will touch upon four practical steps on how to practically deal with the material lifestyle that we see before us. The points […]
June 27, 2024 6 mins

Rights of Seniors

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-seventh in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) reportedly said in a hadith related by Imam Ahmad and […]
June 20, 2024 6 mins

Be Fair with Yourself

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-sixth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Being fair with yourself is about having a just balance. While giving to others, give yourself your rights. Giving yourself […]
June 13, 2024 6 mins

Share Others’ Concerns

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-fifth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Different people have different backgrounds, levels of religiosity, and interests. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) […]
June 6, 2024 5 mins

Incline Towards Others

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-fourth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Break your fast if you are invited for a meal, if it is a voluntary fast. The believer is […]
May 30, 2024 5 mins

Hasten to Respond

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-third in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. If you got a message from somebody and did not respond to it thinking, “I’ll get to it.” It […]
May 23, 2024 4 mins

Honor Guests

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-second in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. If you invite someone to your house without an immediate appointment, then follow up with reminders, because they may […]
May 16, 2024 6 mins

Rush to Fulfill Needs

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twenty-first in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) encouraged that: “Allah is in the aid of the servant, […]
May 9, 2024 5 mins

Gracious Conduct Strengthens Ties

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the twentieth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. This is based on a beautiful hadith of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). Make it easy […]
May 2, 2024 4 mins

Keep Your Heart Clear

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the nineteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. There are various qualities that are the most distinguishing qualities of the elect servants of Allah. Of them is […]
April 25, 2024 4 mins

Intelligent Companionship

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the eighteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Some company arises out of rights that others have over you. You do not choose your parents, siblings, or […]
April 18, 2024 5 mins

Modesty and Dignity

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the seventeenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Uphold modesty and dignified conduct or dignified restraint with your companions, friends, and family, despite the familiarity.  Consider the […]
April 11, 2024 7 mins

Loyalty and Fraternity

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the sixteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Be loyal to your friends and family. Be there for them etc. Do constant prayer for your friends and […]
April 4, 2024 4 mins

Gossip and Talebearing

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the fifteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Relations have a purpose. We seek Allah. Relations must be purposefully cultivated. Sometimes you may need to prune certain […]
March 28, 2024 3 mins

Do Not Mention the Good You Did

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the fourteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. When you do good for them, do not make it a big deal. Reminders of good that you do […]
March 21, 2024 6 mins

Smile and Be Cheerful

One’s etiquette in social situations is the key foundation to having strong relationships with others. This article is the thirteenth in a series taken from the On Demand Course: Discussion on Sulami’s Adab of Keeping Company. Smiling and having a smiling face. Being cheerful is one of the traits of the true servants of Allah. […]
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