Akhlaq: The Muslim Character

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Akhlaq The Muslim Character s "I have been sent by Allah to teach people good manners." Prophet Muhammad

Tawhid vs. shirk

Assertive vs. timid

Attentive vs. inconsiderate Caring vs. cruel

Cautious vs. rash

Recognising the oneness of Allah avoiding joining partners with Him.

Respecting my own legitimate needs Paying close attention and Having kindness and concern for Attentive to potential problems or and confidently expressing them. responding promptly to the needs of others, giving them love and dangers. others. attention. An-Nisa’ 4:116 Al-i-Imran 3:104 Al-A`raf 7:204 An-Nisa’ 4:36 An-Nisa’ 4:94

Chaste vs. promiscuous

Clean vs. polluted

Compassionate vs.

Content vs. covetous

Co-operative vs. difficult

Couragous vs. coward

Courteous vs. rude

Creative vs. dull

Decisive vs. half-hearted

Dependable vs. inconsistent

indifferent Being satisfied and grateful with what Working together with others, sharing Restraining my mind and body from Keeping my mind, body and any sexual activity, except with my appearance clean, pure and the load, to accomplish something Responding with care and mercy to Allah has given me, knowing it is spouse. healthy. what I need. for the sake of Allah. . suffering. Al-Ahzab 33:35 Al-Anfal 8:11 Al-Balad 90:17 Al-Mu’minun 23:28 At-Tawba 9:71

Bravery in the face of fear. Doing the right thing, even when it is difficult.

Having respectful regard for others, Using my imagination and special Able to make correct judgements Regularly fulfilling my obligations to treating the creation of Allah as He talents given by Allah to best use. and follow them through. Allah and to others. asks. Al-Ma’ida 5:1 Al-i-Imran 3:175 An-Nisa’ 4:86 As-Sajda 32:9 Al-i-Imran 3:159

Determined vs.

Dilligent vs. slothful

Discerning vs. confused

Discrete vs. imprudent

faint-hearted Applying persistent exertion with my Having sound judgement. Being able Acting carefully and with tact to

Enthusiastic vs. apathetic

Having eager enjoyment and interest to understand things as they are part avoid undesirable consequences. in what Allah provides by way of Acting with firm and resolute best efforts to accomplish things. of Allah's plan. experience. purpose. Al-Baqara 2:153 An-Nisa’ 4:95 Al-Anfal 8:29 Yunus 10:41 Al-Hashr 59:1

Excellent vs. mediocre

Fair vs. prejudiced

Quality of being outstanding, doing my absolute best by the will of Allah.

Recognising that we are only To have firm conviction in ultimate differentiated by God-consciousness. reality.

Al-i-Imran 3:110

Friendly vs. aloof

Faithful vs. faithless

Forgiving vs. resentful

Open to the new directions Allah Not wishing the past was any other takes me instead of following way, ceasing to resent someone intractable desires. and/or myself. Al-Ma’ida 5:83 Al-Baqara 2:106 Ash-Shura 42:43

Al-Hujurat 49:13

Generous vs. stingy

Flexible vs. rigid

Gentle vs. harsh

God-fearing vs. prideful

Grateful vs. thankless

Taking an interest in others and their Giving plentifully to others without Showing care and concern in Aware of Allah's all-encompassing Being thankful to Allah, wellbeing, giving them my time and reservation. meeting the needs of others. knowledge and of the need to live acknowledging benefit from Him and attention. according to His will. from others. Al-Mumtahina 60:8 Al-i-Imran 3:92 Muhammad 47:17 Al-Baqara 2:152 Al-i-Imran 3:159

Helpful vs. unobliging

Honourable vs.

unscrupulous

Hospitable vs. selfish

Humble vs. proud

Joyful vs. miserable

Being of service to others, doing The reception and entertainment of Knowing that it is Allah who has Being glad, expressively happy, thoughtful things that will make a others with kindness and friendliness. power over all things. delighted with Allah’s bounties. Living up to the high standards Allah difference in their lives. has set for human beings. An-Nur 24:22 Al-Isra 17:70 Hud 11:69 Al-Hajj 22:34 Ta-Ha 20:130

Just vs. wrongful

Loving vs. selfish

Rendering what is rightfully due to Allah and to others.

Meek vs. enraged

Moderate vs. extreme

Extending myself for my spiritual good or for the good of others.

Faithfully adhering to the Yielding patiently to Allah, not Following the middle way, not going commitments I make, to Allah and to responding inappropriately to to extremes in any thought, belief or others. provocation from others. action. Al-i-Imran 3:31 Al-Ma’ida 5:100 Al-Baqara 2:143 Ta-Ha 20:44

An-Nahl 16:90

Modest vs. indecent

Loyal vs. treacherous

Obedient vs. rebellious

Orderly vs. untidy

Patient vs. anxious

Peaceable vs. aggressive

Observing decent behaviour and Obeying Allah, His Prophet (peace Arranging things in a tidy manner, Tolerating trials without getting angry Being calm inside, and solving speech, and avoiding impropriety or be upon him) and those with practising discipline and good or upset, or demanding Allah conflicts internally and amongst indecency. authority over me. behaviour. change things. others. An-Nur 24:30 An-Nisa’ 4:59 Al-A`raf 7:56 Luqman 31:17 Al-Furqan 25:63

Persuasive vs. contentious Principled vs. corrupted

Punctual vs. tardy

Resourceful vs.

Responsibile vs. unreliable

Reverent vs. disrespectful Secure vs. fearful

Self-controlled vs.

Sensitive vs. callous

Sincere vs. hypocritical

incompetent Being reliable, sensible and someone Demonstrating truth through good Living by the highest values, being Being prompt, on-time, respecting reasoning, rather than argument or morally unimpaired or corrupted. the time of others, most especially Finding skillful ways of doing things, or others can depend on. provocative force. times for prayer. overcoming difficulties. Al-An`am 6:117 Al-An`am 6:152 An-Nahl 16:125 An-Nisa’ 4:103 Al-Baqara 2:182 indulgent

Giving deep respect to Allah and Having the safety and protection of Being responsive and empathetic to Being honest, genuine, and honouring Him, looking after that Allah through honouring my others, understanding their thoughts transparent to others and myself. Having control of my nafs. Abstaining which He has created. covenant with Him. and feelings. from whims. Al-Anfal 8:2 Al-Ma’ida 5:105 An-Nazi`at 79:40 Al-Baqara 2:263 Al-Hadid 57:19

Steadfast vs. evanescent

Surrendered vs. defiant

Thorough vs. superficial

Thrifty vs. extravagant

Tolerant vs. intolerant

Being able to withstand tests and Giving myself in complete devotion Completing things with regard to Using money and resources carefully Respecting others’ right to make trials to achieve what Allah wants to Allah, worshipping only Him. every worthwhile and achievable and with thoughtful management. choices different than mine. from me. detail. Al-Baqara 2:153 Al-Baqara 2:112 Al-Hajj 22:29 Al-A`raf 7:31 Al-Kafirun 109:6

Trustworthy vs. duplicitous Truthful vs. deceitful

Unified vs. conflicted

Virtuous vs. iniquitous

Being honest in word and deed, never lying, gossiping or back-biting.

Wise vs. foolish

Only saying that which is true, having Working peacefully together with Behaviour showing excellent moral Knowing what is true and right, a firm commitment to reality. others in a common purpose for the standards, living how Allah wants me based on sound judgement given by sake of Allah. to live. Allah. Al-Anfal 8:27 Al-Ahzab 33:70 Al-i-Imran 3:103 Al-Baqara 2:269 Al-Ma’ida 5:48

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Sunday, 25 October 2009