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28-07-2005, 01:10 PM
Behavior When Meeting Others
A Muslim should observe the following:
1. He should smile, for a smile is the key to a successful meeting. However, he should not smile at people because of their material wealth.
2. He should be first to salute other Muslims.
3. He should not bow to any person when saluting, no matter who he is and whatever the occasion.
4. When meeting others and after saluting, he should extend his right hand and shake hands; this enhances mutual respect.
5. He should not shake hands with anyone for whom it might be a nuisance.
6. If his hand is dirty and someone wants to shake hands with him, he should politely excuse himself, explaining the reason.
7. He should not feel upset about shaking hands at every meeting.
8. Men shake hands with men, and women with women. If a woman wants to shake hands with a man or vice versa, he/she should excuse himself/herself.
9. Too many questions about the family, etc. when meeting is a time-wasting activity and is likely to lead to boredom, so he should avoid it.
10. When a meeting is finished he should extend his hand to shake hands once again, saying: Asalamu Alaikum (peace be upon you).
11. He should not shake hands with someone who has a contagious disease.
A Muslim should observe the following:
1. He should smile, for a smile is the key to a successful meeting. However, he should not smile at people because of their material wealth.
2. He should be first to salute other Muslims.
3. He should not bow to any person when saluting, no matter who he is and whatever the occasion.
4. When meeting others and after saluting, he should extend his right hand and shake hands; this enhances mutual respect.
5. He should not shake hands with anyone for whom it might be a nuisance.
6. If his hand is dirty and someone wants to shake hands with him, he should politely excuse himself, explaining the reason.
7. He should not feel upset about shaking hands at every meeting.
8. Men shake hands with men, and women with women. If a woman wants to shake hands with a man or vice versa, he/she should excuse himself/herself.
9. Too many questions about the family, etc. when meeting is a time-wasting activity and is likely to lead to boredom, so he should avoid it.
10. When a meeting is finished he should extend his hand to shake hands once again, saying: Asalamu Alaikum (peace be upon you).
11. He should not shake hands with someone who has a contagious disease.