Explanation of the author's statement: "And they call to noble morals and the best of deeds, and they believe in the meaning of the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):"
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The Shaykh : He said: "And they call to noble morals and the best of deeds":
"Noble morals" means: the best of them. The noble aspect of anything is its best part, according to that thing. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Mu'adh:
"Noble morals" and morals (akhlaq) is the plural of character (khuluq), which is the inner image in a human being, meaning: the dispositions and natures. They call to this, that a person's disposition be noble, such as generosity, courage, tolerance of people, and patience. All of these are noble morals. To meet people with a pleasant face, an open chest, and a tranquil soul; all of this is among noble morals.
"The best of deeds" this is what relates to the limbs and includes acts of worship and non-worship acts. For example, non-worship acts like buying and selling and leasing; they make them good. They deal with people with advice and clarity, and they avoid lying and betrayal.
Likewise, "they believe in the meaning of the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Abi Dawud 4682Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani)" This hadith should always be before his eyes Sunan Abi Dawud 4682Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani) with Allah and with the servants of Allah.
As for good character with Allah, it is that you receive His commands with acceptance, submission, and cheerfulness, and without boredom or annoyance. And that you receive His cosmic decrees with patience and contentment, and the like. This is good character with whom? With Allah.
As for good character with creation, it is said: it is giving generously, restraining harm, and having a pleasant face. This is good character with people.
Giving generously means: generosity. It is not limited to wealth, but generosity with wealth, generosity with status, and generosity with one's self; all of this is giving generously. Generosity with wealth is giving your wealth. With your self, you serve others, help them, and assist them. With status, you intercede for them and strive for their good, and the like.
A pleasant face is the opposite of frowning and scowling. If a person faces you and you frown at him, do not turn your cheek to people. This is character with the created beings. Good character with the created beings.
"Noble morals" means: the best of them. The noble aspect of anything is its best part, according to that thing. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Mu'adh:
Beware of the best of their wealth.
إياك وكرائم أموالهم"Noble morals" and morals (akhlaq) is the plural of character (khuluq), which is the inner image in a human being, meaning: the dispositions and natures. They call to this, that a person's disposition be noble, such as generosity, courage, tolerance of people, and patience. All of these are noble morals. To meet people with a pleasant face, an open chest, and a tranquil soul; all of this is among noble morals.
"The best of deeds" this is what relates to the limbs and includes acts of worship and non-worship acts. For example, non-worship acts like buying and selling and leasing; they make them good. They deal with people with advice and clarity, and they avoid lying and betrayal.
Likewise, "they believe in the meaning of the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
The most perfect believer in respect of faith is he who is best of them in manners.
أكمل المؤمنين إيمانًا أحسنهم خلقًاThe most perfect believer in respect of faith is he who is best of them in manners.
أكمل المؤمنين إيمانًا أحسنهم خلقًاAs for good character with Allah, it is that you receive His commands with acceptance, submission, and cheerfulness, and without boredom or annoyance. And that you receive His cosmic decrees with patience and contentment, and the like. This is good character with whom? With Allah.
As for good character with creation, it is said: it is giving generously, restraining harm, and having a pleasant face. This is good character with people.
Giving generously means: generosity. It is not limited to wealth, but generosity with wealth, generosity with status, and generosity with one's self; all of this is giving generously. Generosity with wealth is giving your wealth. With your self, you serve others, help them, and assist them. With status, you intercede for them and strive for their good, and the like.
A pleasant face is the opposite of frowning and scowling. If a person faces you and you frown at him, do not turn your cheek to people. This is character with the created beings. Good character with the created beings.