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Hadith on Respect in Islam

Respect is something that must be earned through actions over time, and is neither a right nor privilege. It involves treating others with kindness, politeness, and acceptance regardless of individual differences. Respect should be shown to all people including elders, parents, teachers, and women who have an honorable position in Islam.

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Hadith on Respect in Islam

Respect is something that must be earned through actions over time, and is neither a right nor privilege. It involves treating others with kindness, politeness, and acceptance regardless of individual differences. Respect should be shown to all people including elders, parents, teachers, and women who have an honorable position in Islam.

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  • Introduction to Respect: An introduction to the concept of respect focusing on self, others, and property.
  • Core Principles of Respect: Explains the foundational aspects of respect being mutual and earned, not a right.
  • Respect Guidelines: Outlines guidelines for respectful behavior, emphasizing politeness, tolerance, and peaceful conflict resolution.
  • Golden Rules of Respect: Lists essential rules for maintaining respect, such as listening and avoiding mockery.
  • Respect Don'ts: Highlights behaviors to avoid in order to maintain respect, including harassment and exploitation.
  • Respect for Elders: Focuses on respecting elders, with teachings and sayings emphasizing their importance.
  • Respect for Parents: Discusses the importance of respecting parents with references to teachings and scripture.
  • Respect for Teachers: Encourages respect for teachers, associating it with successful education outcomes.
  • Respectful Equality: Emphasizes equal respect for all individuals regardless of background, with religious references.
  • Respect for Enemies: Outlines rules of respect even in conflict situations, such as treatment of prisoners of war.
  • Respect for Women: Affirms the high regard for women within Islam, countering common misconceptions.

RESPECT

 Respect is a two way street.


 To get respect you have to give
respect.
 Respect is neither a right nor a
privilege; it is something that you
earn over time through your
actions.
RESPECT

 Probably no greater honor can come


to any man than the respect of his
colleagues.
 Respect cannot be learned,
purchased or acquired - it can only be
earned
 Respect commands itself and it can
neither be given nor withheld when it
is due.
R ESPECT

 Respect is basically an attitude that is shown


towards any individuals' feelings or interest.
 It is acknowledging another's feelings in any
kind of relationship.
 It may not necessarily be feelings shared
between individuals but could also be referred
to animals, groups or between countries.
 It implies to very phrase 'treat others the way
you want to be treated.' Respect is also
considered as a synonym for politeness or
manners.
RESPECT
 Respect - Do’s
 Treat everyone with respect by being polite.
 Respect the individuality of others and be accepting
of individual differences.
 Judge people on their merits, not on their race,
religion, nationality, age, sex, physical or mental
condition, or socio-economic status.
 Be tolerant of differences
 Use good manners, not bad language
 Be considerate of the feelings of others
 Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone
 Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
RESPECT – G OLDEN R ULES

Don't insult people or make fun of them.

Listen to others when they speak.

Value other people's opinions.

 Be considerate of people's likes and dislikes.

Don't mock or tease people.

Don't talk about people behind their backs.

Be sensitive to other people's feelings.

Don't pressure someone to do something he or she


doesn't want to do.
RESPECT

 Respect Don’ts
 Don’t insult, abuse, hurt, put down,
mistreat or harass others.
 Don’t make unwanted comments
about a person’s appearance.
 Don’t take advantage of other
people.
 Don’t hold back information people
need to make decisions.
RESPECT ELDERS

 It is narrated by Sayydina Amr bin


Shuayb on the authority of his father
who narrated on the authority of
Abdullah bin al-Aas RA said, "He does
not belong to us who is not merciful
to our youngsters and respectful to
our elders."
RESPECT ELDERS

 Sayyidina Abu Musa al-Ashari RA is


reported to have said,
"Respect for Allah includes respect for
an old muslim and respect for one who
carries the Qur'an (in his heart, that is ,
he who memorised it) who does not
exaggerate (while reciting it) and does
not keep himself away from it and
respect for a just man of high office (all
these are included in showing respect to
Allah )."
(Abu Dawood)
RESPECT PARENTS

 Once a companion (may Allah be pleased with


him) asked the Prophet (PBUH) as to whom he
should show more kindness. The Prophet
(PBUH) replied: "Your mother." He (may Allah
be pleased with him) asked who comes next
and the Prophet (PBUH) again replied: "Your
mother." He (may Allah be pleased with him)
asked the Prophet (PBUH) yet again who comes
next. The Prophet (PBUH) replied: “Your
mother." When the companion asked for the
fourth time, only then did the Prophet (PBUH)
reply: "Your father."
RESPECT PARENETS

 Allah says “And your Lord has decreed that you


not worship except Him, and to parents, good
treatment. Whether one or both of them reach
old age [while] with you, say not to them [so
much as], "uff," and do not repel them but
speak to them a noble word.” [Quran 17: 23]
RESPECT PARENTS

 Abdullaah Ibn Mas’ood (RA) said: “I asked the


Prophet (PBUH) which deed is most liked by
Allah? He (PBUH) said: ‘Prayer offered on time.’ I
asked him: ‘Then what? He (PBUH) said:
‘Kindness and respect towards parents.’…” [Al-
Bukhaari and Muslim] ]
RESPECT

 Mu’awiyah, the son of Jahimah, reported that


Jahimah came to the Prophet (peace be upon
him) and said,

 ” Messenger of Allah! I want to join the fighting


(in the path of Allah) and I have come to seek
your advice.” He said, “Then remain in your
mother’s service, because Paradise is under her
feet.”
RESPECT TEACHERS
Many blessing you will collect
if you show your teacher respect

Good education you must gain,


A Successful life you will attain.

If you want to be really cool—


Showing respect is the golden rule

If you really want to pass


respect the Ustad of your class
RESPECTFUL

 All children born in this world are equal


by birth on account of their being human
beings. None of them is rich or poor, high
caste or low caste, officer of servant.
 Therefore all human beings belonging to
any country, nation or race, speaking any
language having been born in a rich or
poor family and belonging to
any religion are equal and worth of
respect. Then what is the criterian of
one's position in a society? The Quran
says: And to all are (assigned) degrees
according to the deeds (which they have
done). (46/19)
RESPECT

God tells us in the Qur’an: "We have indeed honored


the Children of Adam, and provided for them means
of transportation on land and sea, and given them
wholesome food and exalted them high above the
greater part of Our creation" (17:70).
RESPECT
According to a Hadith:

"That person is not one of us who is not merciful to our juniors and
respectful to our elders.

According to another hadith the Prophet Muhammad said:

"One who believes in Allah and the Last Day must honor his
neighbors; one who believes in God and the Last Day must honor
his guests."
RESPECT ENEMIES
 Protection of the Wounded
 The Prisoner of War Should not be Slain
 No one Should be Tied to be Killed
 No Looting and Destruction in the Enemy's Country
 Sanctity of Property
 Sanctity of a Dead Body
 Return of Corpses of the Enemy
 Prohibition of Breach of Treaties
 Rules About Declaration of War
RESPECT FOR WOMEN

Without a doubt women in Islam have a very honorable


and respected position, contrary to what many non-Muslims
say which is that Islam looks down upon women.
RESPECT

 “Fear Allah in respect of women.” And: “The


best of you are they who behave best to their
wives.” And: “A Muslim must not hate his wife,
and if he be displeased with one bad quality in
her, let him be pleased with one that is good.”
And:”The more civil and kind a Muslim is to his
wife, the more perfect in faith he is.”


RESPECT
Respect is a two way street. 
To get respect you have to give 
respect. 
Respect is neither a right nor a 
privile
RESPECT
Probably no greater honor can come 
to any man than the respect of his 
colleagues.
Respect cannot be learned, 
pur
RESPECT

Respect is basically an attitude that is shown 
towards any individuals' feelings or interest. 

It is acknowledgi
RESPECT

Respect   - Do’s

Treat everyone with respect by being polite.

Respect the individuality of others and be accept
RESPECT – GOLDEN RULES
Don't insult people or make fun of them.
Listen to others when they speak.
Value other people's opi
RESPECT
Respect Don’ts
Don’t insult, abuse, hurt, put down, 
mistreat or harass others.
Don’t make unwanted comments 
abou
RESPECT  ELDERS
It is narrated by Sayydina Amr bin 
Shuayb on the authority of his father 
who narrated on the authority of
RESPECT  ELDERS

Sayyidina Abu Musa al-Ashari RA is 
reported to have said, 
"Respect for Allah includes respect for 
an old
RESPECT  PARENTS

Once a companion (may Allah be pleased with 
him) asked the Prophet (PBUH) as to whom he 
should show more

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