People have to move on the roads and ghats for different needs on a daily basis. This path of human beings needs to be safe, uninterrupted and peaceful. At the same time, pedestrians need to be alert and conscious. Islam has given guidelines for following various rules and regulations while walking on the road. By following these, one can get rid of various problems and complications in this life as well as in the hereafter.
The perimeter of the road
Path or road is one of the essential things for human beings in the world. People have to use the road for worldly needs due to entering and leaving the house, traveling to different places etc. Islam instructs to make this road of human movement safe, uninterrupted and uninterrupted. But some people endanger others by blocking this path or road, which is not legal in Islam. There are instructions in Islam about the perimeter or width of this road. Abu Hurairah (R) said, "When the owners disputed with each other over the road, the Prophet (sm) decided to leave seven acres of land for the road." This width is so that there is no problem for vehicles to enter and exit. Even those road users can easily bring their essentials.
Intended by street manners
Road or etiquette refers to certain actions that must be performed by pedestrians, pedestrians and occupants of the road. And even if it is not possible for anyone to do it, let him be aware of it. Regarding this, the Holy Prophet (sm) said, ‘You should refrain from sitting on the road. People said, we have no choice. Because this is our place to get up and sit down and here we talk. Nabi Kareem (sm) said, if you have to sit there, you will realize the right of way. They said, what is the right of the road? He said, "Keep your eyes down, refrain from being hurt, respond to salutations, order good deeds and forbid evil deeds."
Street manners
Islam has encouraged the observance of street rights. The virtues and benefits of keeping them have also been described. Such as
1. Walking humbly: It is not proper for a believer to walk in a way that shows pride while walking on the road. Because arrogance is a characteristic of Allah, which Allah has forbidden to deprive. And the believer is commanded to walk humbly on the road.
2. Keeping the eyes down: Keeping the eyes down means not looking at the shameful places of the believing men and women, all the forbidden things and the things that may lead to fitnah. Allah the Almighty said, ‘Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their private parts. It is holier for them. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their modesty '(Noor 24 / 30-31).
The Prophet (sm) has mentioned keeping the eyes down as the right or etiquette of the road. So that the believer refrains from looking at things that are disliked by looking at the honor of another believer. Especially nowadays, the way women walk without veil, men are more likely to fall into temptation. So it is important to keep the vision down.
3. Refrain from hurting people: Refrain from hurting people. That is to ensure their peace and security. To abstain from words and deeds for which there is no good. Similarly refrain from doing things that hurt pedestrians. Such as despising them, backbiting them or avoiding similarly painful words and deeds. Moreover, do not narrow the road in such a way that it is difficult for pedestrians to move, do not sit on the way to someone's house, do not sit on the road around someone's house in such a way that it is difficult to protect the honor of the people of the house.
4. Removing annoying objects from the road: Islam encourages the removal of annoying objects from the road and calls it a branch of faith. The Prophet (sm) said, ‘There are more than seventy branches of faith. Or more than sixty. Its highest branch is the testimony that there is no true god but Allah. And its lowest branch is the removal of annoying objects from the road.
The Prophet (sm) further said, ‘I saw a man walking comfortably under a tree in Paradise. He cut down a tree in the middle of the road that hurt people. "[11]
5. Greetings to all acquaintances and strangers: Another etiquette on the street is to greet all Muslims. And the Prophet (sm) has asked to spread Salam widely. And he mentioned it as a way to increase the mutual love of people. He said, ‘You will not enter Paradise unless you are believers. And you cannot be a believer unless you love one another. Shall I not tell you of a work which, when you do it, will establish mutual love? Spread the salutation among yourselves. '
Regarding the rules of salutation, the Prophet (sm) said, "The rider will greet the pedestrian, the pedestrian will greet the seated person and a small number will greet more." Elsewhere, he said, "the younger ones will greet the older ones, the pedestrians will greet the seated ones, and the few will greet the greater number." [15]
. Responding to everyone's greetings: Another etiquette of the street is to respond to greetings. And if someone greets you, it is obligatory to answer him. Allah says ‘And when you receive a greeting, give a better greeting than that or respond to it’ (Nisa 4/6).
. Ordering good deeds and forbidding evil deeds: It is obligatory upon every Muslim to enjoin good deeds and forbid evil deeds. Obedience to God and nearness to Him were the commandments to do good deeds for the benefit of humanity and to call people to all that is in accordance with the Shari'ah. On the other hand, all kinds of wrongdoings, which are forbidden in the Shari'ah and try to prevent or deter people from doing evil deeds, are included in the prohibition of evil deeds. Allah has mentioned that these deeds are the special feature of a believer.
. To show the way: To show the way is a courtesy of the road, which is a very good job. Which has been compared to Chadakbar. Guidance can take many forms. E.g.
A. Guiding the common traveler: It is the duty of the believer to show the easy and right path to those who do not know the way to reach the destination. Islam has encouraged this and it has many virtues.
B. Guiding the lost: When people lose their way to the destination, they face endless embarrassment. It is important to show him the right way to overcome this situation. Regarding the virtue of guiding the lost, Rasulullah (sm) said, 'It is chadakbah for you to guide the lost.'
C. Helping the blind to walk: Special attention should be given to the blind person while walking. Sometimes holding her hand and walking with her to try to get her to her destination. It’s a big etiquette. Which Islam has encouraged. Islam, on the other hand, warns the blind against being misled and calls it a cause of falling into the curse. The Prophet (sm) said, ‘Allah curses the person who shows the blind the wrong path’. [25]
9. Helping the bearer: If a person sitting on the street or a passer-by sees another unable to carry his load or lift his head, he will help him. This is one of the manners of the street.
10. Talking kindly: Talking kindly and politely to pedestrians and others is one of the etiquettes of the road. To which Islam has attached special importance. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "Say to My slaves that they may speak good words." (Because) Satan always incites division among them. It is a public etiquette.
11. Helping the oppressed: One of the etiquettes of the street is to help the oppressed. Use force if possible, or help with the mouth. The Prophet (sm) said, 'Help your brother, whether he is a tyrant or an oppressed person'.
12. Women walking on the side of the road: When walking on the side of the road, women should try to walk on one side to maintain their dignity. So that she does not become monogamous with men.
13. Do not drive fast: There are women, children, old and sick passengers in the vehicle. As a result, they get in trouble if they drive fast. It also causes problems in vehicle control. So the vehicle should be driven slowly. Narrated Anas: Once Umm Sulaim was riding a camel carrying provisions. And Anjasha, the slave of Nabi Kareem (sm) was driving the camels fast. Then Prophet Kareem (sm) said to him, ‘O Anjasha! You drive the camels carrying the glass vessels slowly. '