Categories : Morals and Manners

The Prophet said that “cleanliness is half of faith.” Therefore, we should  recognize the importance of both inward and outward cleanliness, and keep our living quarters and environment clean. In Islam there is a great emphasis on cleanliness, both physi- cal and spiritual. After the

Wearing clean and tidy clothes is the Sunna of the Prophet. It should be kept in mind that dressing in such a way is not a display of vanity or arrogance for a person who has the means to dress well. In fact, God has made it clear that a person has the right to wear clothing that is b

Hilm means being inclined to gentleness or  mildness; this adjective describes a person who is quiet and peaceful, slow to anger, quick to forgive, and who is in control of their lower nature. It also encompasses good akhlaq because it embodies behavior like patience and tolerance in

Harboring rancor and animosity means looking for re- venge and retribution. The heart of one who is envious or rapacious has been darkened and their mental facilities are taken over by vengeance. This feeling of vengeance grows until it pushes out all the love and faith in a person, a

Wickedness is weak, even when it seems to be victori- ous. In fact wickedness cannot escape the destiny of its ultimate destruction. Goodness, honesty, and righteousness are the conquerors of the heart, and they are powerful in and of themselves. When good and evil truly come head to

Haya, an instinctive feeling of shame combined with the modesty based on Islam, forms the greatest safeguard against shameful or indecent behavior. Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every religion has a moral code. And the moral code of Islam is haya,” thereby

Honesty and being straightforward are characteristics that are manifested both in thought and deed. The honesty of  a  true  believer  can  never  be  compromised.  The Qur’an very clearly declares the greatness of honesty and integrity. God’s Word says, “O you who believe! Act in rev

When kidding and joking with friends, the thing to pay the most attention to is not to say something that is untrue. Unfortunately, the majority of people actually “lie” when they joke. There is a good quotation from our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, about this: Abu Hurayr

The Qur’an commands that people should not make fun of, embarrass, or ridicule one another, nor call each other by unbecoming nicknames. This is an important principle if there are to be good relations among people in a community. O you who believe! Let not some people among you derid