Foundations · Good Character
Explore Islamic views on greetings, well-wishing, pride, piety, and social etiquette.
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Returning salam is connected to an intentional greeting. A trained parrot merely repeats what it has been taught and does not possess reason or intend the greeting, so its words do not require a response.
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There is nothing wrong with ending a letter with “wa’l-salam,” because the writer intends the complete expression. However, writing “wa’l-salamu ‘alayka” or “wa’l-salamu ‘alaykum” at the end is better.
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Saying “good luck” is allowed when it is meant as wishing someone good or making du’a for them. But it is not allowed to connect good or bad fortune to stars, numbers, days, or anything outside Allah’s will and decree.
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Pride connected to religion, obedience, and being saved from sin is praiseworthy. Pride based on lineage, ancestry, wealth, position, or looking down on others is blameworthy.
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Self-confidence means recognizing the good qualities Allah has given and using them to strive for benefit. If those blessings are misused, they can turn into arrogance and self-admiration.
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True piety includes correct belief, worship, giving wealth to those in need, fulfilling covenants, and patience during hardship. It is not limited to outward direction or appearance.
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The correct view given is that visiting the sick is a communal obligation. This means it is not obligatory on every individual, but Muslims are obliged to ensure that the sick are visited.
These questions are for learning and self-testing. Explanations are drawn from the sources linked on each question and are not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified scholar.
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