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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Tahzeeb-ul-islam (islamic Ettiquettes) Etiquette of Salutation, Shaking Hands, Embracing, Kissing, Sneezing and of Sitting in a Company and Dispersing the Company Etiquette and sanctity of salutations and answering the salutations: According to reliable traditions, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had asked his companions to possess or cultivate seven qualities: a) Visiting the ill b) To accompany the coffin of the dead c) To believe and agree to a word which a person gives with an oath or promise d) To pray for anyone who sneezes e) To encourage and give help and moral support to the innocent f) To salute everyone g) To accept an invitation of hospitality According to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), if a person starts talking before saluting then one should not answer him and until he salutes, one should not invite him for food.

In another tradition the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) has stated that a person who salutes ten people during his busy schedule will get the reward of liberating a slave. According to Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.), when a person is saluting he should do so in a loud tone that he may not have to complain that though he had saluted no one had replied.

In the same manner, one should answer the salutations in a loud tone, that the one who is saluting may not have a chance to complain that though he had saluted no one had answered the salutations. It is stated from Imam Ja'far-e-Sadiq (a.s.) that three types of persons, even if alone, should be addressed in plural form. The person who sneezes should say: ‘May Allah show his pity towards you.’ even though no one may be with him.

Secondly, whomsoever you salute, you should say: ‘Let the salam (greetings) of Allah descend upon you.’Or ‘Allah's Salam on you.’ though he may be alone. And when you are praying for someone, you should say:‘May Allah grant you peace.’ even though he may be all alone. Always, one should use plural form because there are angels accompanying momins. Therefore, one can include even the momins who are not present, in salam and Doa (salutations and prayers).