Some of the Lessons From the Qur'an That Apply to Our General Living:
1. Respect and honor all human beings irrespective of their religion, color, race, sex, language, status, property, birth, profession/job, and so on. [17:70]
2. Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity or deception. [33:70]
3. Choose best words to speak and say them in the best possible way. [17:53, 2:83]
4. Do not shout. Speak politely, keeping your voice low. [31:19]
5. Always speak the truth. Shun words that are deceitful and ostentatious. [22:30]
6. Do not confound truth with falsehood. [2:42]
7. Say with your mouth what is in your heart. [3:167]
8. Speak in a civilized manner in a language that is recognized by society and is commonly used. [4:5]
9. When you voice an opinion, be just, even if it is against a relative. [6:152]
10. Do not be a bragging boaster. [31:18]
11. Do not talk, listen or do anything vain. [23:3, 28:55]
12. Do not participate in any paltry. If you pass near a futile play, then pass by with dignity. [25:72]
13. If, unintentionally, any misconduct occurs by you, then correct yourself expeditiously. [3:134]
14. Do not be contemptuous or arrogant with people. [31:18]
15. Do not walk haughtily or with conceit. [17:37, 31:18]
16. Be moderate in thy pace. [31:19]
17. Walk with humility and sedateness. [25:63]
18. Keep your gazes lowered, devoid of any lecherous leers and salacious stares. [24:30-31, 40:19]
19. Do not backbite one another. [49:12]
20. Do not make mockery of others or ridicule others. [49:11]
21. Do not defame others. [49:11]
22. Do not insult others by nicknames. [49:11]
23. When you meet each other, offer good wishes and blessings for safety. One who conveys to you a message of safety and security and also when a courteous greeting is offered to you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous or (at least) of equal courtesy. [4:86]
-Mumtaz'
Note: I came across the above on Facebook and shared it on my wall, but have also decided to share it with a larger audience here. I've cleaned up the various typos, but have left everything else the same. I also did not check to see whether the Qur'anic ayat citations are correct. Otherwise... I hope you enjoyed this!
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