Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم had himself emphasized akhlaaq and aadaab, saying : “I have been sent to perfect good morals and manners.” He therefore also said :“Whoever does not honour our elders is not of us.”
If we were to reflect, we would find ourselves lacking in true and sincere respect, honour and thus obedience.
In a gathering of senior personages, who were also true lovers of Allah Ta’ala, Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi (Rahmatullah‘alaih) considered it disrespectful to say anything without being asked to. He is teaching us aadaab (etiquette).
They then asked him to also contribute to their discussion and
present his opinion : “O Iraaqi, you also might as well elaborate on this issue.”
In response, he did not refuse. He did not say : “You have said something, therefore I will not say anything.”
When there was the demand of etiquette and respect, then at that time he fulfilled the demand, but on request, he spoke. He said that which surfaced from the very recesses of his heart and soul … a beautiful explanation and exposition that stirs the heart.
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