In our weekly review of the book, "The Islamic Etiquettes of Using the Telephone", we next today is Chapters 5, 6 and 7 of the book.

These Chapters highlight the importance of being mindful of the duration and content of phone calls. It is recommended that every conversation has a suitable length and that one should avoid excessive chit-chat to avoid boring the person on the other end.

The caller should initiate the conversation with the Islamic greeting "As-Salamu Alaykum", which is considered the slogan of Islam and a symbol of peace and safety. It is considered obligatory for the person who hears this greeting to reply. This practice is based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who taught the manners of asking for permission to enter. The caller should give priority to this greeting over speaking and should not remain silent until the person called speaks to them.

It is considered ill-mannered for the caller to remain silent when the phone is answered, as this goes against the Sunnah and goes against the person calling being the one requesting something. Additionally, it is also ill-mannered to ask "Who is it?" when the phone is answered, and it is recommended to reply with one's name or how the person knows you.

It is also encouraged to end the call with "Assalam Alaykum" .

Finally, the chapter warns against using ambiguous descriptions when introducing oneself and using kunyas (honorifics based on one's child's name) instead of one's name or lineage. Imitating people who do not leave their name when calling can show a lack of manners and cause unnecessary worry to the members of the household.

In conclusion, the chapter highlights the importance of following proper Islamic etiquette during telephone conversations, including the use of the "As-Salamu Alaykum" greeting, avoiding excessive chit-chat and using proper introductions.

For the last episode, see here.