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This is the category in which characteristics are accomplished as part of one's Religion, and these are the praiseworthy qualities which draw one nearer to Allah.
These qualities are in themselves divisible into two categories, and are either
qualities that are inborn or acquired, or a combination of both qualities.
With respect to inborn qualities, such qualities are not subject to choice. For
example a perfect physique, beauty, intellectual power, perfect code of ethics, accuracy of understanding, removal from all bad characteristics, eloquence, sharpness of senses, bodily strength, noble lineage, influence of one's relatives and the honor of one's nation.
There is a connection between the aforesaid and to things necessary to one's
daily life, for example, food, sleep, clothing, home, marriage, property or influence. Such matters can be connected to the Everlasting Life if one's intention is related to the fear of Allah and educating one's body to pursue the Path of Allah, even though all are defined and governed by Islamic law as being necessities.
Qualities that are acquired and relate to the Everlasting Life include virtues as well as manners prescribed by Islamic Law, religious practices, knowledge, tolerance, patience, gratitude, justice, self-restraint, humility, pardon, chastity, generosity, courage, modesty, gallantry, silence, contemplation, companionship and such like qualities all of which can be characterized as being a "good character".
For some these qualities are inherent, or a natural temperament whereas they
are not found in others and therefore such people have to work to acquire these qualities. However, there are some qualities that must exist to form the foundation of one's nature, and Allah willing (inshaAllah), these will be clarified shortly.
The consensus of many scholars is that such qualities are deemed as being of a "good and virtuous character" even when the intention is not for Allah and the Everlasting Life.
Characteristics of Perfection and Beauty of the Prophet
These qualities are in themselves divisible into two categories, and are either
qualities that are inborn or acquired, or a combination of both qualities.
With respect to inborn qualities, such qualities are not subject to choice. For
example a perfect physique, beauty, intellectual power, perfect code of ethics, accuracy of understanding, removal from all bad characteristics, eloquence, sharpness of senses, bodily strength, noble lineage, influence of one's relatives and the honor of one's nation.
There is a connection between the aforesaid and to things necessary to one's
daily life, for example, food, sleep, clothing, home, marriage, property or influence. Such matters can be connected to the Everlasting Life if one's intention is related to the fear of Allah and educating one's body to pursue the Path of Allah, even though all are defined and governed by Islamic law as being necessities.
Qualities that are acquired and relate to the Everlasting Life include virtues as well as manners prescribed by Islamic Law, religious practices, knowledge, tolerance, patience, gratitude, justice, self-restraint, humility, pardon, chastity, generosity, courage, modesty, gallantry, silence, contemplation, companionship and such like qualities all of which can be characterized as being a "good character".
For some these qualities are inherent, or a natural temperament whereas they
are not found in others and therefore such people have to work to acquire these qualities. However, there are some qualities that must exist to form the foundation of one's nature, and Allah willing (inshaAllah), these will be clarified shortly.
The consensus of many scholars is that such qualities are deemed as being of a "good and virtuous character" even when the intention is not for Allah and the Everlasting Life.
Characteristics of Perfection and Beauty of the Prophet