The Perfect Muslim Character
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 curse 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.
From: http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1154235127...
Realsomeone: May Allah lead me and those who who strive to comply with all of these characteristics.
Sorry, the perfect who? this person is superhuman whoever it is and bears no resemblance to anyone that walks this earth!
nice post RS, its a good reminder...
Nice read/post. It certainly applies to non-Muslims as well. I went steady with a Muslim guy for some five years and I can say he's more spiritual than I am.
I'm feeling superbly, amazing, extraordinary and super perfect, I discovered that I could worship Jesus and my God at the same time for my perfection. Is that possible? :)
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful,”
Jazak Allah Khair
IMI - The Screen Behind The Mirror
"I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent."
"The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend."
i wouldnt really say im so confused. hmmmm was more like me wondering.
what so confusing u?
be chaste and pure, moderate and reserved..
hhmmmmmmmmmmmm.....
"para mi amor esta loca"
I dont know bro, you know who ever Allah's guides non can misguide and who ever allah allows to go stray non can guide.
if you visit fanar there is everyday new muslims, specially on fridays so its all about guidance.
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
that some qlers may come to islam
I miss lots of them lol. you know its hard to be perfect and that is the human nature but at least we have Allah's love that is ready for us to come back to him all times and repent.
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
i miss no 10
lol abohmaid, they will send me to Guantanamo bay lol, do we know if i will be able to access QL from there.
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
yeah that is what i mean lol. the hell on earth. isnt it? actually i dont worry about it but i have seen many innocent people end up there.
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
it is Guantanamo Bay
this is what u worry about?
for jihad explaination
otherwise the secret agent might catch u
Well Jihad is proud subject that applies to many places such as self strive is a jihad, defending the muslim land is a jihad etc. jihad is struggle. but its not jihad to kill innocent people. PERIOD.
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
yes it is... then what do you mean by Jihad?
but for all human being, irregardless of race, culture or religion!
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
lol maybe they just didnt put in this list but that point is put on to the most important book for Islam the Quran.
Allah says ; who ever kills someone is liking the whole humanity and who ever saves someone is liking saving the whole humanity. isnt that equal to what you said?
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
It dont say....
Be constructive and not to be destructive..
not to blast anyone or kill fellow human beings and be non- dangerous
...Thanks for posting this.
Life is Beautiful...Indeed!
yeah abu not only is it good stuff but its also practical stuff that we can measure with our daily living.
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
This is perfect Human charecter..no religion is teaching us to do things against this.
there is real islamic princples
You are right FS, the goal of Islam is anyway to create the perfect human being.
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
thank u very mutch
exactly, when you read these points we realize that most us are far away from being a perfect Muslim. may Allah guide us to be able to adapt the characteristics.
Poverty is not for the sake of hardship. No, it is there because nothing exists but God. Poverty unlocks the door -- what a blessed key!
- Jalaluddin al-Rumi
JazakAllahu Khair.
Thats very true just following blindly and not changing oneself in accordance with the teachings of Qur'an and Sunnah of the Prophet(PBUH) will not make someone a good muslim.