Through his teachings Prophet Muhammad stressed the need to provide good hospitality to all visitors. According to his teachings the believer who follows both God and the Day of Judgment should treat guests honorably. In Islam, hospitality is a duty to God and involves three parties: the host, the guest, and God. The arrival of a guest requires a genuine greeting followed by quick service of food and drinks regardless of whether the guest has volunteered their needs.
Principles of Hospitality
Islamic hospitality is based on several key principles. Guests find an amiable environment when they enter a place where the hosts greet them with warmth. In Islamic teachings the Prophet established smiling as one type of charitable deed towards others. Providing food and drink as a generous act is absolutely essential in our faith. The Quran tells how Prophet Ibrahim served his welcoming dinner guests with a fat roasted calf to demonstrate how important it is to offer delicious meals.
A hospitable environment including cleanliness and comfort must be provided to guests. The Prophet showed that helping others starts with gestures such as providing seating to guests. Prompt food service is fundamental because delayed service creates negative feelings in the guests. According to Islamic teachings hosts must avoid both unnecessary extravagance and wastefulness because kindness extends only as far as their financial capacity allows.
Responsibilities of Guests
Guests also have responsibilities. The guest should alert the host beforehand when possible then enjoy the refreshments while offering prayers to benefit their host. The hospitality session includes addressing guests’ needs followed by conversation without discussing unlawful matters. Casting a burden on the host due to an extended stay qualifies as a behavior that Islam discourages. A guest according to Muhammad must not remain beyond a reasonable period if their stay results in a shortage of hospitality resources for the host.
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