Etiquette Related to Hosting
A Muslim believes that it is obligatory to be generous to a guest and to give him what he needs.
Allah's Messenger [Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam (SAWS) / peace be upon him] stated: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be generous to his visiting guest." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Allah's Messenger (SAWS) also said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be generous to his guest. His Jaizah (special gift) is one day and night. He is to be entertained for three days. Whatever is beyond that is an act of charity."
Therefore, when it comes to hospitality, the Muslim adheres to the following manners.
1. A Muslim should only invite the pious and avoid the evildoers and wicked folk. Allah's Messenger (SAWS) said:
"Do not be a companion except to a believer and let only the pious eat your food." (Abu Dawud)
2. A Muslim should not just invite the rich and exclude the poor. Allah's Messenger (SAWS) said:
"The worst food is the food of a feast in which the rich were invited and not the poor." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
3. A Muslim should not be inviting others for the sake of show and boasting. Instead, he should do it in imitation of Allah's Messenger Muhammad (SAWS) and the Prophets before him, such as Allah's Messenger Ibrahim (Abraham) who was known as "Abu al-Dheefaan (Father of the guests)." He also should have the intention to bring happiness to the believers and spread joy and good feelings in the hearts of the brothers.
4. He should not invite anyone he knows who will disrupt the gathering or harm any of those present. This is in order to avoid banning a Muslim, which is a forbidden act.
From: Islamic Etiquettes
A Muslim believes that it is obligatory to be generous to a guest and to give him what he needs.
Allah's Messenger [Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam (SAWS) / peace be upon him] stated: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be generous to his visiting guest." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Allah's Messenger (SAWS) also said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be generous to his guest. His Jaizah (special gift) is one day and night. He is to be entertained for three days. Whatever is beyond that is an act of charity."
Therefore, when it comes to hospitality, the Muslim adheres to the following manners.
1. A Muslim should only invite the pious and avoid the evildoers and wicked folk. Allah's Messenger (SAWS) said:
"Do not be a companion except to a believer and let only the pious eat your food." (Abu Dawud)
2. A Muslim should not just invite the rich and exclude the poor. Allah's Messenger (SAWS) said:
"The worst food is the food of a feast in which the rich were invited and not the poor." (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
3. A Muslim should not be inviting others for the sake of show and boasting. Instead, he should do it in imitation of Allah's Messenger Muhammad (SAWS) and the Prophets before him, such as Allah's Messenger Ibrahim (Abraham) who was known as "Abu al-Dheefaan (Father of the guests)." He also should have the intention to bring happiness to the believers and spread joy and good feelings in the hearts of the brothers.
4. He should not invite anyone he knows who will disrupt the gathering or harm any of those present. This is in order to avoid banning a Muslim, which is a forbidden act.
From: Islamic Etiquettes
