Muslims' Characters Taught By The Prophet Muhammad (saw)

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST MERCIFUL .

The superiority of good character:

Hadrat Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, relates that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Nothing is heavier in the scales of a believer on the Day of Judgement than his good behaviour. Allah detests a person who is obscene and shameless”. (Tirmidhi)

1. Be truthful in everything, don’t lie.
2. Be sincere and straightforward, don’t be hypocritical.
3. Be honest, don’t be corrupt.
4. Be humble, don’t be boastful.
5. Be moderate, don’t be excessive.
6. Be reserved, don’t be garrulous.
7. Be soft-spoken, don’t be loud.
8. Be refined and gentle in speech, don’t curse and use foul language.
9. Be loving and solicitous to others, don’t be unmindful of them.
10. Be considerate and compassionate, don’t be harsh.
11. Be polite and respectful to people, don’t be insulting or disrespectful.
12. Be generous and charitable, don’t be selfish and miserly.
13. Be good natured and forgiving, don’t be bitter and resentful.
14. Share and be content with what Allah has given you, don’t be greedy.
15. Be cheerful and pleasant, don’t be irritable and morose.
16. Be chaste and pure, don’t be lustful.
17. Be alert and aware of the world around you, don’t be absent-minded.
18. Be dignified and decent, don’t be graceless.
19. Be optimistic and hopeful, don’t be cynical or pessimistic.
20. Be confident and have deep faith, don’t be doubtful and wavering.
21. Be spiritually oriented and not materialistic.
22. Be confident of the mercy of Allah, don’t be despairing and lose heart.
23. Be diligent and vigilant of your duties, don’t be negligent.
24. Be thankful to Allah and constantly pray to Him, don’t be forgetful of His innumerable blessings.

And Allah alone gives success.