It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade sitting in open spaces in front of houses and on pathways. The Muslims said: We do not have the strength for this, meaning it is difficult for us to avoid it. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "If you cannot avoid it, then fulfill the rights of the pathway." The Companions asked: What are its rights? He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Lowering the gaze, guiding the traveler, responding to one who sneezes and says «الحمد للہ» , and returning greetings of peace."