Hadiths on Manners of Visiting and Seeking Permission

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13 explained prophetic hadiths on "Manners of Visiting and Seeking Permission": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 13 hadiths on the propriety of visits and hospitality: generosity toward the guest, sitting where the sitting place ends, not holding a private conversation when three are present, not making someone leave his place, avoiding listening to others' conversations, and answering a meal invitation. Perfume, never refused by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), is also mentioned. Notably: “A day and a night (of excellent accommodation) and hospitality is for three days”.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Manners of Visiting and Seeking Permission

Its chain of narrators is Sahih/Authentic May the fasting people break their fast in your house, and may the righteous eat your food, and may the angels ask forgiveness and mercy for you Authentic hadith There was no person more beloved to them (the Companions) than the ‎Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Nevertheless, th Authentic hadith Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day let him honor his guest with his due reward. They said: O Messenger of Allah, what is his due reward? He sa Authentic by Another chain of narrators When we went to the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) one would sit wherever there was room Authentic hadith The best sitting places are the widest Good hadith Take no companion except a believer and let no one eat your food except an Allah-fearing person Authentic hadith The devil circulates in the son of Adam like blood. I feared lest he should cast evil thoughts in your hearts Authentic hadith If you are three, then two should not converse privately with the exclusion of the third, until more people join you, because that would grieve him Authentic hadith No man should move another from the place he is sitting then sit in it. Instead, make room and spread out Authentic hadith Whoever listens to the talk of some people while they dislike that, molten lead shall be poured into his ears on the Day of Judgment Authentic hadith Whoever is presented with basil should not decline it. Indeed, it is light to carry and pleasant to smell Authentic The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would not refuse a gift of perfume Authentic hadith If anyone of you is invited, let him answer the invitation. If he is fasting, let him supplicate (for the inviter); if he is not fasting, let him eat
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اللهم صل على محمد O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ