Abstract:
In this article we studied and avaluated ‘Manners of conversation from perspective of the Holy Quran and the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)’. We studied the importance of dialogue and its place in the Quran, emphasizing on its quality of being natural, various types of conversation and harmful aspects of conversation. The significance of this research was due to finding answers for the question put forward; that is: Why do we, sometimes, face problem in the dialog and conversations with others? What are the proper manners and rules? What are the principles set by the Quran in this regard? Which practical method the Prophet (PBUH) used to adopt? What are harmful aspects and damages of conversation? Some of the results obtained in this study are : manners such as good speech, truthfulness, good behavior, gentleness, humility, beneficence to family, people and needy ones, and avoiding backbiting and talking loudly etc. are mentioned in Quranic verses and sayings of the Prophet (PBUH). In debates, behaviors such as listening to the claims of the opponent, choosing the best words, avoiding controversy, speaking softly, avoiding aggressiveness... are considered good. As for the harmful aspects of dialogue, Quran and the holy Prophet (PBUH) condemn prattle, talkativeness, flattery, backbiting, anger etc. The final result is that to reach an amicable, efficient and pleasant conversation , one should follow the above mentioned rules and should also stay away from the stated harmful aspects of dialogue.
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" - (قَالَ لَهُ صَاحِبُهُ وَهُوَ يُحَاوِرُهُ أَكَفَرْتَ بِالَّذِي خَلَقَكَ مِن تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ مِن نُّطْفَةٍ ثُمَّ سَوَّاكَ رَجُلا) [Al-Kahf/ 37]; His companion, while conversing with him, said, "Have you disbelieved in He who created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then fashioned you into a man?" 4) Etiquette of Debate according to the Quran and the Holy Prophet Dialogue and debate must be "بِالَّتِى هِىَ أَحْسَنُ" (in the best manner) (ادْعُ إِلى سَبيلِ رَبِّکَ بِالْحِکْمَةِ وَالْمَوْعِظَةِ الْحَسَنَةِ وَجادِلْهُمْ بِالَّتي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ إِنَّ رَبَّکَ هُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَنْ ضَلَّ عَنْ سَبيلِهِ وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِالْمُهْتَدينَ) [An-Nahl/ 125]; (Invite [people]) to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in the best manner.
Woe to you and to what you worship instead of Allah; do you not then use your reason?" 5) The pitfalls of dialogue according to the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Prophet (PBUH)9 Anger and wrath during dialogues In linguistics, wrath (ghadab) means irritability and anger, and in ethical terminology, it is a specific emotion and movement of the human soul intended to overcome, defeat, and crush.
The article collected important points from the Quran and the sayings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) regarding the rules of conversation and debate, the most important of which is the emphasis on listening to the words of the interlocutor and choosing the best of them.