A. Social Matters in Islam

1. Good Manners and Behavior

Islam teaches that good character is essential for a believer.

📖 Allah says:

“Worship none but Allah; be kind to parents, relatives, orphans and the needy; speak kindly to people;…” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:83)

✅ Always speak kindly and truthfully.

✅ Avoid lying, backbiting, and gossip. (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:12)

✅ Be patient, forgiving, and respectful to others.

2. Respecting Parents and Family

Islam strongly emphasizes respecting and caring for parents and maintaining family ties.

📖 Allah says:

“And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness…” (Surah Luqman 31:14)

✅ Obey your parents (unless they ask you to disobey Allah).

✅ Be kind to relatives and maintain family ties. (Surah An-Nisa 4:36)

3. Brotherhood and Unity in Islam

All Muslims are brothers and sisters in faith, regardless of race, nationality, or background.

📖 Allah says:

“Indeed, the believers are but brothers, so make peace between your brothers.” (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:10)

📖 The Prophet ﷺ said:

“A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. He should not oppress him nor should he hand him over to an oppressor..” (Bukhari, 2442; Muslim, 2580)

✅ Greet others with ‘Assalamu Alaikum’ (peace be upon you).

✅ Help and support fellow Muslims and non-Muslims in need.

✅ Avoid racism and discrimination. (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:13)

4. Helping Others and Charity

Helping the poor and needy is an essential part of Islam.

📖 Allah says:

“And they give food, in spite of love for it, to the needy, the orphan, and the captive.” (Surah Al-Insan 76:8)

✅ Give Sadaqah (voluntary charity) to help others.

✅ Support orphans, widows, and those in difficulty.

✅ Be generous and kind in your community.

5. Dealing with Non-Muslims

Islam teaches justice, kindness, and respect toward non-Muslims.

📖 Allah says:

“Allah does not forbid you from being kind and just to those who have not fought you because of your religion.” (Surah Al-Mumtahanah 60:8)

✅ Treat non-Muslims with kindness and fairness.

✅ Respect their rights and live peacefully with them.

✅ Invite others to Islam with wisdom and good manners. (Surah An-Nahl 16:125)

Final Advice for a New Muslim

✅ Social Matters:

• Be kind, respectful, and helpful to everyone.

• Maintain strong family ties and friendships.

• Avoid gossip, backbiting, and bad company.

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