Sunnats of social life_2
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6. When a person comes to meet you move a little even though there is ample place. This is also Sunnat and through it, the one arriving will feel honoured. (Zaadut-taalibeen-narrating from Baihaqi)
7. If there are three persons together, it is not permissible for two persons from amongst them to engage in any coversation separately without the third person being able to hear. the third person may become suspicious and feel hurt. To hurt the feelings of any (Muslim-Vol.2, pg. 219) Muslim is a great sin.
8. When going to somebody's house one should take permission before entering. (Mishkaat- pg 401)
9. When yawning, it is Sunnat to prevent it as far as possible. (Bukhari). If the mouth cannot be kept closed despite making an effort to do so, then place the back of the left hand over the mouth. While yawning, any sound should not be allowed to emanate as this is forbidden in the hadith. (Bukhar-Vol.2, pg.919, Muslim-Vol.2, pg. 412, 413)
10. When hearing a good name then to regard it as a good omen is Sunnat and to become pleased with this is also Sunnat. to regard anything as a bad omen is strictly prohibited. For instance, when someone sneezes to think that you will not succeed in your work or to regard the cawing of a crow or the sight of a monkey or the hooting of an owl as an indication of an impending calamity is baseless and a result of ignorance and incorrect beliefs. In the same manner to regard someone as a means of bad luck or to regard any day as bad is a very evil act. (Mirqaat-Vol.9, pg. 2, 6. etc)
Acting upon the Sunnat makes a person the beloved of Allah Ta'ala. That is why one should act upon it punctually.