1. ADAB AKHLAQ, Fushul Adab - Ust Nadhirin, Lc.

Summary

This lecture discusses the Islamic etiquettes (adab) and morals (akhlak) with a focus on the proper ways to greet and respond to greetings (salam). Based on the teachings from the book 'Usulul Adab wa Makarim Akhlak' by Al Imam al-Allamah Abdul Wafa Ali bin Aqil Al-Baghdadi, it highlights the importance of greeting others with salam, emphasizing that it is sunnah (recommended) for the person walking to greet those sitting and for the driver to greet pedestrians. The lecture further explores the correct responses to salam and stresses the obligation to reply with a better or equal greeting, rooted in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.).

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of greeting others with 'salam' as an essential Islamic practice is emphasized in the script.
• 😀 The act of greeting and responding to 'salam' is not only a social practice but also a religious one, rooted in Islamic teachings and Hadith.
• 😀 The person walking should greet the one sitting with 'salam', and the one driving should greet those walking. This is part of the Sunnah.
• 😀 According to the Hadith, the younger or smaller group should greet the elder or larger group, showing respect and humility in the greeting.
• 😀 The greeting should be initiated by one person in a group, rather than requiring everyone to greet individually.
• 😀 The response to 'salam' is obligatory (fard kifayah), meaning that if one person from a group responds, it suffices for everyone.
• 😀 The response to 'salam' is recommended to be more complete, with the addition of 'warahmatullahi wabarakatuh' as a preferred response.
• 😀 It is important that those responding to the greeting actually hear the 'salam'—if they don't hear it, they are not obligated to respond.
• 😀 The greeting of 'salam' carries a deep meaning, being a prayer for peace, safety, and well-being upon the person being greeted.
• 😀 It is encouraged to respond to 'salam' in a way that is more favorable, following the Quranic advice to reply with something better or equivalent (Surah An-Nisa 80:86).

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the lecture?

The main topic discussed is the Islamic etiquette (adab) and manners (akhlak), particularly focusing on the proper way to greet and respond to greetings (salam).

What is the significance of the greeting 'salam' in Islam?

In Islam, salam is considered a form of spreading peace and blessings. It is a crucial part of social interaction and a way to offer safety and well-being to others.

Who should initiate the greeting of salam according to the lecture?

The smaller group or the younger person should initiate the salam. The hadiths discussed in the lecture suggest that the person in a lesser position (such as a child, a smaller group, or a person walking) should greet first.

Is it obligatory to respond to salam, and if so, what is the status of this obligation?

Yes, responding to salam is obligatory (fardu kifayah). If one person from the group responds, it suffices for the entire group.

What is the correct way to respond to the greeting 'As-salamu alaykum'?

The proper response to 'As-salamu alaykum' is 'Wa alaykum as-salam'. It is also recommended to add 'Wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu' for additional blessings.

Why is it encouraged to add extra words like 'warahmatullahi wa barakatuhu' when responding to salam?

It is encouraged to add additional blessings when responding to salam because it is a way to offer more peace and blessings, and it is supported by the Qur'an (Surah An-Nisa 4:86), which instructs believers to respond with something better or equal.

Can the entire group respond to salam, or is it enough for just one person?

It is enough for just one person from the group to respond to the salam. The response is a communal obligation, so if one person answers, the duty is fulfilled.

What does the hadith mentioned in the lecture say about the hierarchy of greeting?

The hadith mentions that the smaller group or the younger person should greet the larger group or older person. This includes scenarios like a person walking greeting someone sitting or someone riding greeting a person walking.

What is the difference between the sunnah and the obligatory nature of salam in this context?

Initiating salam is considered sunnah (recommended but not obligatory), whereas responding to salam is obligatory (fardu kifayah), meaning it must be done by at least one person in the group.

How does the lecture explain the principle of communal obligation in responding to salam?

The lecture explains that responding to salam is a communal obligation (fardu kifayah). This means that if one person responds to the greeting, the entire group is considered to have fulfilled the obligation.