It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Talhah that once we were sitting in the courtyards of our houses when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Why do you sit on these elevations? Avoid sitting here. We said: O Messenger of Allah! We do not sit here for any sinful purpose, but only for conversation and mutual discussion. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Give the gatherings their due rights. We asked: What is their right? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Lower your gaze, respond to greetings, and speak good words.