The Content of Character (1-10)

The Content of CharacterEthical Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessing of God be upon him)Part 1- Hadiths (1-10)The Messenger of God (peace be upon him) said, “Islam is clean, so cleanse yourselves, for only the cleansed shall enter paradise.” At-TabaraniThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “The characteristics of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he gives his word, he breaks it; and when he is given a trust, he is unfaithful.” Al-Bukhari and MuslimThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “Consideration is from God, and haste is from the devil.” Al-BayhaqiThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “Keep God in mind wherever you are; follow a wrong with a right that offsets it; and treat people courteously.” Al-TirmidhiThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “Among those not graced with God’s glance on the Day of Judgment are a severer of bonds of kin and an obnoxious neighbor.” Ad-DaylamiThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “Love for humanity what you love for yourself.” Al-BukhariThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “Allow your food to cool a bit, for hot food lacks blessing.” Ad-DaylamiThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “After obligatory rites, the action most beloved to God is delighting other Muslims.” At-TabaraniThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “Should you become eager to mention another’s faults, recall your own.” Ar-Rafi’iThe Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said, “Should you wish to act, ponder well the consequences. If good, carry on; if not, desist.” Ibn al-Mubarak