Manners of Conversation in Islam

The person should always be attentive to the speaker, without interrupting him, until he finishes. The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.) started his speech during the Farewell Pilgrimage by saying to one of his companions:

“Ask the people to keep quiet.” [al-Bukhari & Muslim]

 One should speak clearly and adequately explain his intent so that the listener may understand. ‘A'ishah, the Prophet’s wife, said:

“The Prophet’s words were clear so that anyone who heard him could understand him.” [Abu Dawood]

The speaker as well as the listener should be cheerful and pleasant in their expressions and speech. The Prophet (s.a.w.) said:

“Do not underestimate any good deed, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face.” [Muslim]

The Prophet (s.a.w.) also said:

“There is a charity to be given for every joint of the human body (as a sign of gratitude to Allah) everyday the sun rises. To judge justly between two persons is regarded as charity, and to help a man concerning his riding animal by helping him to ride it or by lifting his luggage on to it, is also regarded as charity, and (saying) a good word is also charity, and every step taken on one’s way to offer the compulsory prayer (in the mosque) is also a charity and to remove a harmful thing from the way is also a charity.” [al-Bukhari]