Greetings and Etiquette
162 questions
Is it permissible to stand up in a show of respect for someone, or to stand to greet him? And does one who is seated greet one who is approaching while remaining seated?
What is the ruling on addressing bearded managers of administrations, those who let their garments hang below the ankles, and Shias with the title "Sayyid" in official correspondence, knowing that this style is customary and difficult to change?
Is shaking the hand during a handshake a condition for sins to fall away?
Is it correct, based on Sheikh Al-Albani's statement that the caller is the one who initiates the greeting, to not start with "peace" when answering the phone, even if this causes surprise among friends?
What should be done when two people wish to apply the Sunnah of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, regarding not withdrawing one's hand first, and both refuse to initiate the withdrawal of their hand?
What is the ruling on one who does not return the greeting of peace to a group of young men whose morals are bad (their clothing in the American style and their hair in the French style), on the pretext that he is elevating himself above suspicion?
Is it permissible to offer greetings (salām) to someone who is speaking with another person?
What is said when going to sleep in Islam instead of "Good night"?
What is the ruling on returning the greeting of "Salam" to a person who has finished their prayer?
Is it permissible to sever a relationship with a female student due to a minor disagreement and her failure to apologize, given the desire to restore the relationship and preserve one's dignity, and does this affect the raising of deeds on Mondays and Thursdays?
Is the book "What is Permissible and What is Not Permissible in Marrying an Elderly Woman," attributed to Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi, authentic, and what is its content if it is?
What is the ruling on men and women sharing in the administration of religious Facebook pages that necessitate coordination and communication between them? And what is the ruling on a non-mahram man gifting a woman a rose or a picture on Facebook? And what is the ruling on showing mutual interest on Facebook by publishing pictures of others? And what is the ruling on a married woman communicating with non-mahram men with conversations that exceed the bounds of work and reach joking and sharing private life matters? And what is the ruling on one who says that these matters are not blameworthy and are not forbidden? And what is the ruling on a Muslim man not responding to reminders of Allah to stay away from following and conversing with non-mahram women? And what is the ruling on joining and liking pages of songs, pictures of women, and pages of infidel foreigners? And what is the ruling on adding friends of the opposite gender under the pretext of spreading the religion? And what is the ruling on a man impersonating a female name to enter women's gatherings? And what is the ruling on exchanging red heart pictures with non-mahrams? And is there a Sharia necessity that permits innocent conversation between a non-mahram man and woman? And what is the ruling on exchanging morning greetings and expressions of affection between non-mahram genders on Facebook? And what is the ruling on disliking family members who refuse to repent from Facebook Munkarat (reprehensible acts)? And what is the ruling on describing the denouncement of these matters as extremism?
Is it permissible to refrain from greeting some people with "Salam" due to shyness?
What is the ruling on greeting people outside the mosque while they are waiting for the funeral procession to emerge to accompany it?
What is the way to improve one's good opinion of Allah and reliance upon Him, and how can one deal with a domineering sister who interferes in life matters and frequently curses and quarrels? Is it permissible to distance oneself from her, offering only greetings of peace? And what if she tries to sow discord between the questioner and her mother?
What is the authenticity of a Muslim's saying, after responding to a sneezer with "yarhamukallah (may Allah have mercy on you)": "yarhamuna wa yarhamukumullah (may Allah have mercy on us and on you all)" or "hadana wa hadakumullah (may Allah guide us and guide you all)"? And were these forms reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him? And what are the correct forms that have been reported?
What is the meaning of the phrases "Hayyak Allah," "Hayya Allah," and "Hayyak wa Bayyak," (May Allah grant you life and settle you) and is it permissible to use them? Is what was stated in "Al-Tafsir Al-Wadih Al-Muyassar" by Muhammad Ali Al-Sabuni concerning them correct? And what is the authenticity of the interpretation of "Hayyak wa Bayyak" attributed to Ibn Taymiyyah and Al-Asma'i, and what was said about the meaning of "Bawwa'aka Manzilan" (May He grant you a dwelling,)?
What is the ruling on addressing someone by saying, "O Blessed One (Ya Mubarak)?"
What is the ruling on saying, "The Eid without you, so-and-so, is not an Eid," during the days of Eid?
What is the ruling on initiating and returning the greeting of peace (Salam)? Is it a Sunnah, Fard Kifayah, or Fard Ayn?
Is it obligatory to say "Yarhamuk Allah" (may Allah have mercy on you) to someone who sneezes in another room and cannot be seen?
Is it obligatory to offer salaam to every acquaintance, even if the acquaintance is superficial and formal? Is there a sin incurred by not offering salaam to female classmates with whom there is no strong relationship? Is it considered forbidden to refrain from offering salaam to a girl who harbors hatred and intentionally causes annoyance, especially given efforts to avoid her?
Is a praying person who does not return the greeting sinful—knowing that returning the greeting is a communal obligation (fard kifayah)—or is the one who extended the greeting to those praying sinful?
Is it permissible to refuse the use of the word "Sayyid" (Mr.) and replace it with the word "Akh" (Brother) in official correspondence, based on the conviction that sovereignty belongs to Allah alone and that all Muslims are brothers?