Islamic manners quiz

How well do you know Islamic manners and adab?

10 questions Easy ~3 min
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Question 1: What greeting did the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, teach Muslims to exchange, meaning 'peace be upon you'?

Assalamu Alaikum

Assalamu Alaikum, meaning peace be upon you, is the greeting the Prophet encouraged Muslims to spread widely among each other.

Question 2: Which hand did the Prophet teach should be used for eating and drinking?

The right hand

The Prophet taught eating and drinking with the right hand as a matter of good manners.

Sahih Muslim
Question 3: What word is recommended to say before starting a meal?

Bismillah

Saying Bismillah, in the name of Allah, before eating is a simple habit of gratitude taught in the Prophetic tradition.

Question 4: How did the Prophet teach Muslims to treat their guests?

With generosity and honor

The Prophet taught that honoring guests generously is a sign of true faith in Allah and the Last Day.

Sahih al-Bukhari
Question 5: What did the Prophet say about smiling at another person?

It is considered an act of charity

The Prophet described a smile given to a fellow person as a form of charity, showing how small kindnesses carry real reward.

Sahih al-Bukhari
Question 6: What manner did the Prophet teach regarding entering someone else's home?

Seek permission before entering

The Qur'an and the Prophet's teaching emphasize seeking permission before entering someone's home, respecting their privacy.

Qur'an 24:27
Question 7: How did the Prophet describe the ideal way to treat one's neighbors?

With kindness and care

The Prophet repeatedly emphasized kindness to neighbors, saying the angel Jibreel kept advising him about neighbors' rights so much that he thought they might inherit.

Sahih al-Bukhari
Question 8: What did the Prophet teach about speaking good words versus staying silent?

Speak good or remain silent

The Prophet taught that whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent, guiding Muslims toward careful, kind speech.

Sahih al-Bukhari
Question 9: What manner did the Prophet emphasize about respecting elders and being kind to the young?

He said this reflects true belief

The Prophet said that one who does not show mercy to the young and respect to the elderly is not among his followers in character.

Sunan Abi Dawud
Question 10: What did the Prophet teach about keeping promises and honoring trusts?

Fulfilling promises and trusts is part of good character

The Prophet taught that honoring trusts and fulfilling promises is a core part of good character and a sign of true faith.

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About the Islamic Manners Quiz

Adab, or good manners, sits at the heart of everyday Islamic practice. This islamic manners quiz covers the small, meaningful habits the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, taught: how to greet others, how to eat, how to speak, and how to treat guests, neighbors, and family with kindness.

Every question reflects universally taught etiquette, not disputed rulings. It is a gentle reminder of how much of faith lives in the way we treat the people around us.