Muslim Character
- From: "Saif Al-Islam" <la_ilaha_illa_lah@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 29 Nov 2005 09:53:11 -0800
Muslim Character
By IOL Team
There are people who think that "a perfect Muslim" is simply one
who is correct in the observance of the salah (ritual Prayer), the
fasting, the zakah (payment of a certain portion of one's wealth to
the poor), and the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah). This indeed is not the
case. If the ritual observances do not help the person to be humble,
virtuous and truly God-fearing, then he or she is not a real Muslim. A
Muslim should be good and just in dealing with others, no matter their
religion, and take special care to keep away from all the shameful and
sinful things Allah (God) has forbidden.
We can summarize the teachings of Islam about the Muslim character
succinctly in this form:
Be truthful in everything, don't lie.
Be sincere and straightforward, don't be hypocritical.
Be honest, don't be corrupt.
Be humble, don't be boastful.
Be moderate, don't be excessive.
Be reserved, don't be garrulous.
Be soft-spoken, don't be loud.
Be refined and gentle in speech, don't cure and use foul language.
Be loving and solicitous to others, don't be unmindful of them.
Be considerate and compassionate, don't be harsh.
Be polite and respectful to people, don't be insulting or
disrespectful.
Be generous and charitable, don't be selfish and miserly.
Be good natured and forgiving, don't be bitter and resentful.
Share and be content with what Allah has given you, don't be greedy.
Be cheerful and pleasant, don't be irritable and morose.
Be chaste and pure, don't be lustful.
Be alert and aware of the world around you, don't be absent-minded.
Be dignified and decent, don't be graceless.
Be optimistic and hopeful, don't be cynical or pessimistic.
Be confident and have deep faith, don't be doubtful and wavering.
Be spiritually oriented and not materialistic.
Be confident of the mercy of Allah, don't be despairing and lose
heart.
Be diligent and vigilant of your duties, don't be negligent.
Be thankful to Allah and constantly pray to Him, don't be forgetful
of His innumerable blessings.
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