Etiquettes with non-Muslims
We live in a country where we come into contact with non-Muslims on a daily basis. How should we behave around them? What is appropriate for us and what is disliked? In this article we briefly touch upon some important aspects regarding how a Muslim should conduct themselves when dealing with non-Muslims. Allah SWT mentions in the Holy Qur'an: 'You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah . If only the People of the Scripture had believed, it would have been better for them. Among them are believers, but most of them are defiantly disobedient.' - (Surah Aal Imran, v.110) As Muslims we must remember that our Ummah is the best in the eyes of Allah, and that it is our duty to present the finest example of Islam to our non-Muslim neighbours and those we meet; be they work or school colleagues, or even family members. The Prophet SAW said: 'Not one of you truly believes until he loves...