It is often said that courtesy costs nothing. At the same time, courtesy is something of such fundamental value in human society that its importance cannot be over emphasized.
Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) stressed the value and merit of acts of courtesy where he says: "Know that acts of courtesy earn praiseworthy results, and end in rewardable gains. If you were to see acts of courtesy personified as a man, you would perceive him to be good and handsome, pleasing for people to behold, and transcending all the worlds. And if you were to see acts of vileness personified, you would perceive an ugly, revolting, disfigured man, whom the hearts would be averse to, and whom the eyes would turn away from in disgust." (Mustadrak al-Wasail)
Imam Ali (as) says in this regard: "People who perform acts of courtesy towards others benefit more from them than the recipients of their kindness, for verily they have the reward for them, the [rewarding feeling of] pride for having helped someone as well as a mention. So however much good a man may do for others, it ultimately always starts by benefiting himself, such that he never seeks thanks for the benefit incurred by himself through helping others." (Kashf al-Ghamma)
Imam Ali (as) says in this regard: "People who perform acts of courtesy towards others benefit more from them than the recipients of their kindness, for verily they have the reward for them, the [rewarding feeling of] pride for having helped someone as well as a mention. So however much good a man may do for others, it ultimately always starts by benefiting himself, such that he never seeks thanks for the benefit incurred by himself through helping others." (Kashf al-Ghamma)
Have a courteous day! :)
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