Good Character (Akhlaq)

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[1]Be gentle in all matters. (Muslim 2594)

[1]Be humble — Allah raises the humble. (Muslim 2588)

[1]Forgive others. (Qur'an 42:43)

[1]Be patient in hardship.

[2]Consult others (shura). (Qur'an 42:38)

[1]Be generous and hospitable.

[1]Smile — it is charity. (Tirmidhi 1956)

[2]Speak well or remain silent. (Bukhari 6018)

(extra):

[1]Lower your voice — the worst voice is that of a donkey. (Qur'an 31:19)

[1]Speak well or remain silent. (Bukhari 6018)

[2]Visit the sick — even if not close friends. (Bukhari 1240)

[3]Feed others even when you have little. (Qur'an 76:8-9)

[2]Resolve conflicts between people — it is better than prayer and fasting. (Abu Dawud 4919)

[2]Fulfill the needs of others — better than 70 years of i'tikaf. (Tabarani)

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[H]Be arrogant — even an atom's weight prevents Paradise. (Muslim 91)

[H]Backbite, slander, gossip. (Qur'an 49:12)

[H]Mock or ridicule others. (Qur'an 49:11)

[H]Envy (hasad) — destroys good deeds.

[h]Be harsh, rude, or foul-mouthed.

[h]Be suspicious without cause. (Qur'an 49:12)

(extra):

[h]Swear or use foul language — the Prophet was not foul-mouthed. (Bukhari 6027)

[h]Be angry frequently — anger is from shaytan. (Bukhari 6114)

[H]Pride and arrogance — you would not enter Paradise. (Muslim 91)

[H]Spread rumors and gossip. (Qur'an 24:19)

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

— Choose your social circle — keep good company.

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