How to Behave as a Muslim

The 75 Good Manners in the Quran

Seventy-five manners Allah commands in the Quran, with the verse for each. Open a Quran and read them in place.

• Don’t lie 22:30
• Don’t spy 49:12
• Don’t exult 28:76
• Don’t insult 49:11
• Don’t waste 17:26
• Feed the poor 22:36
• Don’t backbite 49:12
• Keep your oaths 5:89
• Don’t take bribes 2:188
• Honour your treaties 9:4
• Restrain your anger 3:134
• Don’t spread gossip 24:15
• Think good of others 24:12
• Be good to guests 51:24-27
• Don’t harm believers 33:58
• Don’t be rude to parents 17:23
• Turn away from ill speech 23:3
• Don’t make fun of others 49:11
• Walk in a humble manner 25:63
• Respond to evil with good 41:34
• Don’t say what you don’t do 61:2
• Keep your trusts & promises 23:8
• Don’t insult others’ false gods 6:108
• Don’t deceive people in trade 6:152
• Don’t take items without right 3:161
• Don’t ask unnecessary questions 5:101
• Don’t be miserly nor extravagant 25:67
• Don’t call others with bad names 49:11
• Don’t claim yourselves to be pure 53:32
• Speak nicely, even to the ignorant 25:63
• Don’t ask for repayment for favours 76:9
• Make room for others at gatherings 58:11
• If enemy wants peace, accept it 8:61
• Return a greeting in a better manner 4:86
• Don’t remind others of your favours 2:264
• Make peace between fighting groups 49:9
• Lower your voice, talk moderately 31:19
• Don’t let hatred cause injustice 5:8
• Dignity of those who don't beg 2:273
• Greet people when entering homes 24:27
• Be just, even against yourself 4:135
• Speak gently to leaders of disbelief 20:44
• Don’t criticize small contributions 9:79
• Don’t call the Prophet like others 24:63
• Make peace between husband & wife 4:128
• Don’t call Prophet from outside rooms 49:4
• Oppression is worse than killing 2:217
• Preach in a good & wise manner 16:125
• Don’t accuse without proof 24:4
• Consider Prophet's wives as mothers 33:6
• Don’t raise voice above the Prophet’s 49:2
• Don’t call someone a disbeliever 4:94
• Teach children to ask permission 24:59
• Be good to your neighbours 4:36
• Don’t consume wealth unjustly 4:29
• Don’t turn cheek in arrogance 31:18
• Forgive as you want to be forgiven 24:22
• Seek Prophet’s permission leaving 24:62
• No secret meetings for sin 58:9
• Don’t order good while forgetting self 2:44
• Be patient with your teacher 18:67-69
• Don’t neglect the one seeking knowledge 80:8-10
• Speak nice words if unable to help 17:28
• Be lenient & consult those under you 3:159
• Verify dubious information 49:6
• Don’t overstay at Prophet’s home 33:53
• Spend on those less fortunate 24:22
• Don’t enter homes without permission 24:27-28
• Don’t sit with mockers of religion 4:140
• Don't speak of slander when mentioned 24:16
• Ask Prophet’s wives from behind screen 33:53
• Divorce amicably, do not harm wife 2:231
• Punish equivalently or be patient 16:126
• Diversity is a sign, not superiority 49:13
• Live with your wife in kindness 4:19