Morals & Manners

Islamic Adaab (Morals and Manners)

Islamic Manners of Eating : Adaab-e-Taam
The Islamic Way of Eating
al-Ghazali - On the Manners Relating to Eating
Assalamu Alaykum : Islamic Adaab for Children
100 Islamic Stories

Page Last Updated : 9th January 2011

Islamic Manners of Eating : The Chapter of Faizan-e-Sunnat (Adaab-e-Taam)

Hardback - 520 pages by Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadiri Razavi

Rendered into English by: Majlis-e-Tarajim.

Written by: Shaykh-e-Tariqat, Ameer-e-Ahl as-Sunnat Hadrat Allama Abu Bilal Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadiri Razavi [Founder of Dawat-e-Islami]

Book Extract:
What Intentions should one render for the consumption of food?
It is sunnah [Tradition of the Beloved Prophet Peace & Blessings upon him] to eat only when one is hungry. One should have the intention that 'I am eating so that I may attain strength to worship [Ibadah] Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala. One should not eat just to relish the taste. Sayyiduna Ibrahim bin shayban rahmatullahi 'alayh states, "I have not eaten anything merely for the satisfaction of my carnal desires [Nafs], for eighty years." (Ihya-ul-ulum, vol:2, pg:5.) One should also intend to eat less than the appetite, as the intention for eating to gain strength and to worship Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala. can only be true if one lives up to the former intention (that is to eat less). Gluttony is only a hindrance in worship. Futhermore, eating less food is conducive to good health, and such a person has very little need to visit the doctor. (subhanallah)
How much food should be consumed?
The Compassionate and Immaculate Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam has stated that, "A person does not fill a container worse than his stomach. Merely a few morsels are sufficient for a person to maintain a straight back. If he cannot adhere to this, then one third (1/3) of the stomach should be for food, one third for water and one third for air" (sunan ibn majah, vol:4, pg:48, Hadith: 3349.)
Content:

Manners of Eating : Pages 1- 179
Food of Jinns : Pages 181 - 197
99 Parables : Pages 198 - 449
Madani Muzakarah : Pages 450 - 498
Letter of Attar : Pages 499 - 510
Haji Mushtaq Attari : Pages 511 - 520

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The Islamic Way of Eating

Booklet - 20 pages

The Proper Manner of Eating & Other Important Issues

This book deals with the issues pertaining to how we eat and the manner
of our eating habits.

There is no doubt that people spend a lot of time eating and as we have
always maintained, it should be the responsibilty of Muslims to eat
according to the manners and etiquettes as maintained & determined
by Islamic Shariah [Law]. It is sincerely hoped that this book would go
a long way in helping Muslims in this regard.

by Mawlana Mahomed Farhaad Ibrahim Ashrafi [Darul Uloom Ashrafiya Aleemia Razvia]

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AL-GHAZALI - On the Manners Relating to Eating - Kitab adab al-akl
Paperback - 90 pages [ 2010 Edition] Translated with Notes by D.Johnson-Davies

Al-Ghazali on the 'Manners Relating to Eating' is the eleventh chapter of the Revival of the Religious Sciences which is widely regarded as the greatest work of the Muslim spirituality. This volume begins the section dealing with man and society, and the norms of daily life. While concentrating on a daily activity, eating, Imam al-Ghazali Allah be pleased with him presents the importance of aligning every aspect of one's life with religion and spirituality. Referring extensively to the example of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad May Allah Bless him and grant him peace and to early Muslims, al-Ghazali illustrates how the simple activity of eating can encourage numerous virtues which are themselves necessary for the remainder of the spiritual life.

The section of Al-Ghazali on the manner relating to eating are divided into what a person must uphold when eating alone, how a person must conduct himself when eating in company and the manner of hospitality. Through these section, al-Ghazali also discusses lawful and unlawful foods and practices, cleanliness, fasting, general health issue, contentment with little and generosity.

This is the English translation of Kitab adab al-Akl, Book XI (11) of Imam Ghazali's Ihya Ulum ud-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences).

[Hardback version of this book also available : Sept 2010 :
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Assalamu Alaykum

Hardback - 22 pages

Islamic Adaab (etiquette) and Guidance for yound children on how to offer greetings of Peace (SALAAM) to family members, friends and acquaintances.

Colour Presentation

Pages: 22

Age: 3+

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100 Islamic Stories
Paperback - 288 pages by Allama Muhammad Din al-Sialvi

In any society, todays children are tomorrows future. Their physical upbringing and their intellectual nurturing is the responsibility of parents and teachers in particular, and the responsibilty of every society member in general. This book is presented in the form of short stories; this is because not just children, but people of all ages read and listen to stories eagerly. Furthermore, stories have the effect of moving hearts and minds.

The Beloved Prophet, May Allah bless him and grant him peace, and his pious followers declare stories as a means of education and self development.

Thus, it is dearly hoped that this book will help individuals to develop morally and spur them to adopt an ideal and gilt-edged character.

Though the target audience is children, the compliation will be beneficial to readers of all ages, Insha-Allah.

Concise, very good standard of English
Glossy paper, very good print
Suitable for all ages

Allama Muhammad Din al-Sialvi, is a UK based & very learned Islamic scholar, who regularly features on Islamic TV channels, giving advice, answering telephone questions and giving lectures. He has written and compiled many books, in English and Urdu.

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