About This Book
Imam Bukhari's Book of Muslim Morals and Manners is an English edition of al-Adab al-Mufrad, Imam al-Bukhari's collection of hadith on character and conduct. Imam al-Bukhari is best known for his al-Jami' al-Sahih (Sahih al-Bukhari); in this separate work he gathers reports on the manners and character a Muslim should show in daily life, following the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
The book covers relations with parents, children, relatives, neighbors, guests, and those under one's authority, along with good character, hospitality, and how to ask of Allah. It runs to 830 pages.
What's Inside
- How parents should treat their children, and how children should treat their parents at every age, including parents who are unjust
- Common mistakes in dealing with relatives, friends, and others, and the order of priority among relatives
- Treatment of neighbors, including non-Muslim neighbors
- Dealing with those under you as a manager or employer
- Rules of hosting guests and the treatment of the elderly
- Coping with distressing situations and responding to injustice
- Warnings about fault-finding and criticizing someone's ancestry
- Failure to fulfill a promise
- Praying for good manners
Who It's For
- Muslim households looking for a reference on character and manners
- Parents and teachers teaching adab from the hadith
- Readers who want to study the Prophet's example in everyday conduct
Book Details
- Compiler: Imam al-Bukhari
- Pages: 830