10 Places Where Not Advisable to Sit in Islam

1. On the Grave

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "If one of you were to sit on a hot coal that burns him, that would be better for him than if he were to sit on a grave."

[Sunan Ibn Majah 6/1633]

2. Inbetween two people except by their permission

This is courtesy. You should try to avoid discomforting people. Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that RasuluLlah (ﷺ) said: "One should not sit between two men except with their permission."
[Sunan Abi Dawud 4844]

3. In the Masjid, until you offer two units of prayer (Tahiyyatul Masjid)

This is loved (i.e. mustahabb). Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that RasuluLlah (ﷺ) said: "When one of you comes to the Masjid, then let him not sit until he has performed two Rak'ah."

[Sahih Muslim 714b]

4. Under the Sun or Inbetween Sun & Shade

Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) was preaching & a man stood in the sun, so he asked him to enter the shade [Abu Dawud 3300]. Ibn Buraydah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet forbade (habitual) sitting in between sun & shade [Ibn Majah 3722].

5. By the Roadside

The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade sitting by the Roadside except for those who can fulfill the rights of the road, which are to:
• Lower one's gaze
• Refrain from harming others
• Return greetings
• Enjoin good
• Forbid evil

[Sahih al-Bukhari 6229]

6. While a Funeral Procession is Passing by


Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whenever you see a funeral (procession), stand up (for it) & whoever follows it, then do not sit down until it is put down."

[Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1043]

7. With a Person that has communicable diseases

Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Do not put a patient with a healthy person" (as a precaution). Therefore excessive closeness to someone who has a communicable disease is discouraged.

[Sahih al-Bukhari 5771]

8. With a Manifest Transgressor (fāsiq)

This is a person who makes his wrobe of pride the rejection of Islamic injunctions. Sitting with him has to be for reminder puroses, or else stay away. Allah says "if you see those who oppose our verses, turn away from them" [Q6:68].

9. On a Table Where Alcohol is Served

Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "whoever believes in Allah and the last day should not sit on a table where alcohol is served".
[Musnad Ahmad 125]

10. Sitting with a Foolll

Obviously because foolishness is communicable. You either get foolish too, or at least get rated like a fool. Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him).aid

Wise counsels (quotes) by UMAR bn AL-KHATAB

1. “The best way to defeat someone is to beat him at politeness.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

2. “Do not grieve over what has passed unless it makes you work harder for what is about to come.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

3. “Whosoever shows you your fault is your friend. Those that pay you lip service in praise are your executioners.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

4. “I have never regretted my silence, as for my speech I’ve regretted it many times.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

5. “The less attachment to the world. The easier your life.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

6. “Remind yourselves of Allah, for it is a cure. Do not remind yourselves of the people, for it is a disease.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

7. “A man should be like a child with his wife, but if she needs him, he should act like a man.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

8. “The most beloved of people to me is he that points out my flaws to me.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

9. “Learn the Arabic language; it will sharpen your wisdom.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

10. “Sit with those who love Allah, for that enlightens the mind.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

11. “Go easy on yourself, for the outcome of all affairs is determined by Allah’s decree. If something is meant to go elsewhere, it will never come your way, but if it is yours by destiny, from you it cannot flee.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

12. “Sit with those who have sinned and repented for they have the softest of hearts.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

13. “Learn dignity and tranquility.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

14. “No amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of worrying can change the future.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

15. “Sometimes the people with the worst past, create the best future.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

16. “Get used to a rough life, for luxury does not last forever.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

17. “My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me will never miss me and that what misses me was never meant for me.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

18. “Patience is the healthiest ingredient of our life.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

19. “To be alone you avoid bad company. But to have a true friend is better than being alone.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

20. “Be dignified, honest, and truthful.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

21. “When one’s intention is sincere, Allah will suffice his needs, protect him, and guide him in his dealings with the people.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

22. “Let not your love become attachment, nor your hate become destruction.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

23. “To speak less is wisdom, to eat less is healthy, and to mingle less with the people is safe and serene.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

24. “He who wins through fraud is no winner.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

25. “The women are not a garment you wear and undress however you like. They are honored and have their rights.” Umar ibn Al-Khatta

26. “Allah loves moderation and hates extravagance and excess.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

27. “He who does not live in the way of his beliefs starts to believe in the way he lives.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

28. “Doing good for a good done to you is simply repayment, whereas doing good for an evil done to you is a tremendous virtue.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

29. “Don’t forget your own self while preaching to others.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

30. “Acquire knowledge and teach it to people.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

31. “The wisest man is he who can account for his actions.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

32. “I wish you knew what I have in my heart for you, but there is no way for you to know except by my actions.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

33. “Do not put off today’s work for tomorrow.”Umar ibn Al-Khattab

34. “Patience is a pillar of faith.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab

35. “May Allah bless the man who says less and does more.” Umar ibn Al-Khattab