A person who performs many acts of obedience, reads the Qur'an frequently, stands in night prayer, and follows the Sunnah, yet does not feel the fruit of that in his character and dealings; what is the reason?

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good. This questioner says: By the grace of Allah the Exalted and His praise, I memorize much from the Book of Allah, I strive to follow the Sunnah, I stand in night prayer, and I do other deeds, but I do not feel the fruit of that in my character and my dealings. What is the reason?

The Shaykh : The reason is that Allah (Mighty and Majestic) has given human beings different natures. One may be at peace in his worship and do much of it, yet have a bad character. Some people have a good character but are weak in their worship. However, I urge this brother, the questioner, to improve his character. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So he should strive to improve his character, he should be patient, and he should have good manners by being disciplined by Allah. Allah the Exalted said: The meaning is: Take what is easy and forgiving from the characters of people and do not complain. Be patient with them, and if they are bad to you, be patient. .