Chosen Islamic Manners

*One should tell his wife that he is entering the home.

*Children who have understanding should seek permission during three times, before the Fajr prayer, during the siesta time and after the Isha prayer.
*The method of giving Salam is that one says: 'Asalamu Alaikum, do you give me permission to enter?'
*If the house is not inhabited and one's belongings are in it, Allah says:

There is no sin on you that you enter (without taking permission) houses uninhabited (i.e. not possessed by anybody), (when) you have any interest in them. And Allah has knowledge of what you reveal and what you conceal. (24:29)

This is also applicable to shops, markets and hotels.
*Seeking permission is not compulsory during a life and death situation, such as a fire.

*If one wants to seek permission from one who is performing prayers, the man who is praying should say: 'Subhanallah' and a woman should clap her hands. The Prophet () said:

'If one seeks permission from one who is performing prayers, the praying person should say ‘Subhanallah’, and the woman should clap her hands.' (Baihaqi)
*Abu Dawood, may Allah have mercy on him, mentioned under the chapter of jesting that Auf b. Malik al-Ash'ja'ee () said: 'I came to the Messenger of Allah () during the Battle of Tabuk and he was sitting under a tent, I gave Salam and sought permission to enter, and he said: 'Enter.' I asked: ‘Shall I enter entirely?’ He said: 'Enter entirely' so I entered. (Abu Dawood)

Manners of Hospitality
*Being hospitable to one's guest is compulsory. The Messenger of Allah () said: