A Courtesy in the Office
Ustadzah Dea a.k.a my homeroom teacher, is the speaker of the internship training program today, the third day. Bringing a topic entitled Courtesy and Morals.
What’s a courtesy anyways? A courtesy is a behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others. A courteous behavior, a courteous and respectful act or expression etc.
What about a moral? A person’s standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.
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We’re a muslim, so a courtesy is very important on our religion. Here’s what the shakespeare said;
“A knowledge without a courtesy are like a fire without a firewood, and a courtesy without a knowledge are like a body without a soul”
Since we’re a woman too, many people thought that it’s enough for them just to work in the house as a house wife. But there’s a few reason why muslimah can work outside the world too, here’s why;
- If it’s very necessary
- Not ikhtilat (mingling between females and males)
- Maintain the attitude and
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No unmarried man should be alone with a woman, and a woman should not travel except with her guardian.” A man stood up and said, “O Messenger of Allah, I have been enrolled in an expedition and my wife has left for the Hajj pilgrimage.” The Prophet said, “Go and perform the pilgrimage with your wife.”
Here’s how to show your courtesy as a muslim woman in a work place;
- Not a khalawat
- Maintain your sight
- Watch your mouth as you talk
- Avoid a conversation about the opposite gender
- Dress politely and cover aurat
And here’s the ethics;
- Understand the written rules on the office
- Wear a polite work outfit
- Avoid a gossips
- Always ask for a permission before borrowing a stuff
- Speak politely and always say “Thank you”
- Do not interrupt a conversation
- Lower your voice
- Control you phone (like, during a meeting or try not to disturb any workers)
- Do not be noisy when listening to music, wait no this is haram —
- Be careful over someone’s privacy
- Don’t be the source of smell
- Maintain a cleanliness in the area
