Al Bayhaqiyy has related in his book Al-Adab that Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said what means: “I guarantee a dwelling on the side of Paradise for the one who avoids arguing even when right, a dwelling in the centre of Paradise for the one who avoids lying even when joking, and I guarantee a house in the highest level of Paradise for those with good manners.”

Avoiding arguments as mentioned in the first phrase of this Hadith, is to avoid arguing with no purpose of bringing up the truth or refuting what is false.

Avoiding lying as mentioned in the second phrase of this Hadith, is to avoid lying whether one was joking or being serious which in both cases is Islamically not permissible. The Prophet guarantees a dwelling in the centre of Paradise for the one who avoids lying in these two cases, knowing that a dwelling in the centre of Paradise is yet better than a dwelling on the side of Paradise.  Evidently, a patch anywhere in Paradise is invaluable compared to this world and what is in it.

The final phrase of this Hadith is about displaying good manners, i.e. to avoid harming others, to bear the harm of others, and to do good deeds with those who appreciate it and those who don’t