Being Considerate
Islam is such a beautiful religion which illustrates how every little thing is taken into account. The Quran and every part of the Prophet’s life (peace be upon him) are taken as lessons and great examples for us to follow. Islam doesn’t only teach us how to be kind to one another, but it goes deeper into teaching us the psychology of cognitive empathy. It’s amazing really Alhamdulliah.
Islam is a perfect way of life and so comprehensive when it comes to its teachings. We should always ensure that we take into consideration the feelings of others. Sometimes, certain individuals should be dealt with differently according to his/her situation. It’s important that we are not only superficial when it comes to dealing with others, but we should try to penetrate into their hearts and minds and take into account their feelings and use appropriate words and actions to ensure we have raised their level of well-being and avoid hurting them in any way.
Islam is all about morals, manners, social relations and giving everyone his/her rights.
Here are only a few examples of what we can take from the Quran and life story of the Prophet (peace be upon him) when dealing with others and considering their feelings:
Be considerate of the feelings of others when privately conversing. Two people should not converse in a gathering of three.
Be considerate of a person’s feelings by not making him leave his spot for someone else to sit in, nor take his spot if he returns after leaving it.
Be considerate of the feelings of your parents and the elderly. Respect and honor them, let them speak first and always have eye contact with them when they speak. Don’t say anything that may embarrass them or hurt their feelings.
Be considerate of the host’s feelings when you cannot attend by apologizing kindly and courteously. When you are able to attend, do not disturb him/her and overstay.
Be considerate of the guests’ feelings by making sure that they don’t feel that they are a burden upon their host.
Be considerate of someone who asks a question he/she is shy or embarrassed about.
Be considerate of the ignorant person’s feelings and be kind and lenient with them.
Be considerate of those who have erred or fallen into a mistake.
Be considerate of the one who keeps falling into a certain sin or bad habit . Kindly advise them or serve as a friendly reminder.
Be considerate of those who are beginners in seeking knowledge.
Be considerate of someone who forgets to do something he should have done.
Be considerate of the feelings of those who are needy who don’t beg from people and those who are needy and do beg by providing for the to protect them from begging.
Be considerate of the feelings of those who are disabled or ill.
Be considerate of those who try their best in a certain task but did not reach perfection or failed.
Be considerate of those who have been hit with a misfortune or placed in an embarrassing situation.
Be considerate of the feelings of your spouses and children by letting go of and forgiving their mistakes.
Be considerate of the feelings of children and servants.
Be considerate of someone who is going through a tough time in life and suffers from depression or anxiety by sympathizing with them and helping them out.
Be considerate of the feelings of someone who is worried by relieving him from his worry.
Be considerate of the those who have been separated from their family or lost a loved one.
Be considerate of the feelings of someone who has been blessed with good news by sharing the joy with them.
Be considerate of those who you have wronged by apologizing and those who did a favor for you, no matter how little, by thanking them.
Be considerate of the feelings of someone by not talking bad or harming a family member, relative or friend of his.
Be considerate of the emotions of others in whatever situation they are placed in.
If you have any more examples, please feel free to post it in the comment section and we may add it to our list !!