What is Adab?

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#1 [Permalink] Posted on 23rd September 2014 16:07

With reagards to the Arabic Ianguage I understand what nahw and sarf are. However, can somebody elaborate on what adab is. My understanding is the study of Arabic literature.

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#2 [Permalink] Posted on 23rd September 2014 23:01

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Adab (Arabic: أدب‎) in the context of behavior, refers to prescribed Islamic etiquette: "refinement, good manners, morals, decorum, decency, humaneness". While interpretation of the scope and particulars of Adab may vary among different cultures, common among these interpretations is regard for personal standing through the observation of certain codes of behavior. To exhibit Adab would be to show "proper discrimination of correct order, behavior, and taste."

Islam has rules of etiquette and an ethical code involving every aspect of life. Muslims refer to Adab as good manners, courtesy, respect, and appropriateness, covering acts such as entering or exiting a washroom, posture when sitting, and cleansing oneself. According to Sahih Bukhari, Muhammad refrained from bad language; neither a 'Fahish nor a Mutafahish. He used to say "The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character."

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#3 [Permalink] Posted on 23rd September 2014 23:44

I think the brother is referring to the scienc of the Arabic language like Sarf, Nahw and Balaghah - one is also Adab. You can read something on it here: www.iranicaonline.org/articles/adab-ii-arabic-lit

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#4 [Permalink] Posted on 24th September 2014 12:03

Brother Abu Mohammed, I appreciate you time for replying. However as brother True Life correctly stated I was referring to the science of the Arabic language.

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#5 [Permalink] Posted on 24th September 2014 12:15

JazakAllah. Arabic hasn't been my thing and I've always regretted that. But since no one had replied to your query, I gave it a little bump stating "Not sure if this helps." and we got an answer that might be helpful, so inshaAllah it did help :)

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