Tahzeeb Ul Islam English

Written more than 100 years ago.. One of the most essential books for every Muslim home. It is one of oldest book and was written a century back by Allama Majlisi. This book contains the explanation and rules for the code of conduct and practically describes the discipline for a Muslim individual and Society.

A person should clothe himself neatly and decently according to his position in life; provided, what he wears has been acquired through legitimate (halal) means; and if he cannot clothe himself properly through legitimate means, then he should try to be decent within his limits, as recorded in most of the reliable traditions of Islam. However, acquisition of a variety of dresses should not be exceeded to an extent as to tempt one during his prayers. If God has bestowed one with suitable income or increased it, then one should eat, clothe and spend accordingly, keeping in view one's fellow brothers; and in case one's income is meagre one should adjust and keep away from non-legitimate (haram) means of earning. It is an acknowledged fact that Imam Ali Al-Reza (a.s.) used to sit on a mat woven with date-leaves during summer, and on coarse jute cloth in winter. But when he ventured outside his home he was elegantly dressed from head to foot to show the world the blessings of Almighty. It is narrated from Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.) that decency and cleanliness in one's outfit are highly endearing to God and those who practise otherwise, displease Almighty. He likes His creatures to be properly dressed and perfumed and to keep their houses spick and span, and light then before sunset, so that poverty should disappear and their sources be increased.

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