A gathering is a trust. (Any gathering or a meeting is a confidential affair. After one has attended a meeting, one should not go and relate the issue that has been discussed at the meeting. This action constitutes a breach of trust and is a great sin). (Abu Dawud)
Do not cause any person to get up from where he is sitting and thereafter sit in his place.
It is desirable for those seated to make place for those who join the gathering later. (Bukhari)
When there are three persons in a gathering, then whilst leaving one person aside, two should not discuss anything softly, as this would offend the third person. (Bukhari)
It is not permissible for a third person to force himself to sit between two persons without their permission. (Tirmidhi)
People should not sit individually in isolation but in a group close to one another. (Abu Dawud)
When one sees a Muslim brother approaching, even when there is sufficient space, one should, out of respect, shift a little (to make more space). (Baihaqi)
Everything has a focal point (i.e., leader), and the focal point for a gathering is the Qiblah. (Tabrani)






