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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Tahzeeb-ul-islam (islamic Ettiquettes) Etiquette of Entering and Departing from the House Section I Well-spaced house: A reliable tradition from Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.) states that one of the things which shows a man as fortunate is his house open and palatial. According to a reliable tradition Imam Moosa Kazim (a.s.) bought a house and asked one of his friends to move into that house as the friend's house was small and not enough for him.

The friend told the Imam (a.s.) that he could not move into the new house, which the Imam (a.s.) had bought for him, as the house he lived in, was built by his father. The Imam (a.s.) answered that it was not necessary for his friend to stick to the mistake which his father had committed. According to Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.) there are three things which are a source of satisfaction and comfort for a Momin. Firstly the house should be open (i.e.

airy); it should also be hiddeen or sheltered to the extent that its faults and secrets are not open to the public eye; secondly a pious wife who is his assistant in the affairs of this world and the next, as well; thirdly that sister or daughter who leaves his house, only after getting married (i.e. Nikah) or at her death.

In another tradition he (a.s.) has started the following things which are signs of the good luck of a person: a) his son should resemble him b) he should have a beautiful but pious wife c) his house should be spacious. In a tradition he (a.s.) has also stated that following things are connected with the house being unlucky. a) the open ground being less b) the neighbours being bad, and c) the house itself having many faults.

Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.) has stated that two things are the curse of life - changing house often, and buying bread from outside. 2. Reproof on making a house of great height and on having too many extra provisions in it: According to Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.), God infuses the desire of making a many-storied house, in that person who earns by illegal ways, that his money may be wasted in mud and water.

In another tradition, he (a.s.) has stated that a building which will be more grand than necessary will be a source of burden for its owner on the Day of Judgement. It will be pushed on its owner.