🕌 Halaqah Jeopardy: Adab & Kindness in Islam

Everyday Etiquette

100

What should a Muslim say when entering someone’s home?

Say “Assalamu Alaikum” (Peace be upon you) — Surah An-Nur 24:61

200

What’s the Sunnah way to greet someone first?

To initiate the salam first 

 “The one who initiates the salam is free from pride.” (Bukhari)

300

What should you do before eating or drinking?

Say “Bismillah” before, and “Alhamdulillah” after.

400

When someone sneezes and says “Alhamdulillah,” what do you reply?

Say “Yarhamuk Allah” (May Allah have mercy on you). (Bukhari)

500

What does Islam teach about entering rooms or houses that are not yours?

Ask for permission and knock three times max. — Surah An-Nur 24:27

Prophet’s Example

100

How did the Prophet ﷺ usually greet people?

With a smile and Salaam — “Your smile for your brother is charity.” (Tirmidhi 1956)

200

How did the Prophet ﷺ treat children?

With kindness, affection, and playfulness.

300

When insulted or harmed, how did the Prophet ﷺ respond?

With forgiveness and patience. — Surah Al-A‘raf 7:199 “Hold to forgiveness, enjoin what is right, and turn away from the ignorant.” 

Example: Hind (ra), Abu Sufyan's wife

400

What did the Prophet ﷺ say about good character?

“The most complete of believers in faith are those with the best character.” (Tirmidhi 1162)

500

What nickname did people give the Prophet ﷺ before prophethood?

Al-Amin (The Trustworthy) — because of his honesty and reliability.

Bonus: As-Sadiq

Acts of Kindness

100

What did the Prophet ﷺ say about smiling?

“Smiling in the face of your brother is charity.” (Tirmidhi 1956)

200

What’s one small act the Prophet ﷺ said counts as charity?

Removing something harmful from the road. (Muslim 1009)

300

Helping someone with their belongings is considered what in Islam?

An act of charity (Sadaqah). — (Bukhari 6021)

400

How can kindness strengthen our community?

It spreads trust, love, and unity — “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Bukhari 13, Muslim 45)

500

What does the word “Ihsan” mean?

Doing good with excellence — “Verily, Allah loves the doers of good (al-muhsineen).” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:195)

Online Manners

100

What’s a simple rule for posting or commenting online?

If you have nothing good to say, stay silent. — “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.” (Bukhari 6136, Muslim 47)

200

What’s one way to show modesty online?

Avoid sharing private or inappropriate content and maintain hayaa’ (modesty).

300

Is gossiping online (like subtweeting or indirects) allowed in Islam?

No — it’s considered backbiting. — Surah Al-Hujurat 49:12

400

What’s one way to practice Amanah (trust) online?

Not sharing private messages or secrets without permission.

500

How can social media be used as an act of worship?

By sharing beneficial reminders, kindness, or dawah with sincerity.

Adab in Action (Scenario-based)

100

You bump into someone by accident in the hallway — what should you do?

Say sorry, Salam, and smile politely — Prophet ﷺ taught gentleness and forgiveness.

200

Your friend says something rude to you — how do you respond Islamically?

Stay calm, avoid harsh words, and forgive. — Surah Al-Furqan 25:63 “The servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk humbly and respond to ignorance with peace.”

300

You see someone being left out of a group — what’s the best action?

Include them or check on them — Prophet ﷺ said: “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Bukhari 13, Muslim 45)

400

You’re in a group chat where gossip starts — what do you do? 

Hint: Hadith about backbiting

Leave or change the subject — Backbiting is like eating the flesh of your dead brother. (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:12)

500

You’re angry and about to say something hurtful — what should you do?

Stay silent or make wudu — Prophet ﷺ said: “If one of you becomes angry, let him keep silent.” (Ahmad 2135)

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Anger comes from Satan, and Satan was created from fire. Fire is extinguished only with water. So if one of you becomes angry, let him perform wudu.”
Sunan Abi Dawood (4784), Musnad Ahmad (23120)