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The most praiseworthy of garments are those which are clean and are of medium quality. When one wears such clothes it does not detract from one's reputation nor does it lead to drawing attention to oneself which is by Islamic Law reproachable. The most common cause of ostentation is that of flaunting an excess of clothing or wealth.
The same is said of pride in a luxurious or a spacious home, or the acquisition of a lot of furnishings, servants or livestock. However, if a person has land, cultivates and harvests it and then restricts his consumption and gives away its produce that person has gained the virtue of his property, and should show his thanks for it. It is indeed praiseworthy to turn away from wealth, or be content with a little when none is left after having spent it in the correct manner.
Praiseworthy qualities of the Prophet
Some praiseworthy qualities and noble manners that are acquirable: the
consensus of scholars is that the person who has them is virtuous and even
someone who has just one of them is highly respected. Islamic Law praises them all, orders them and promises the reward of continuous happiness to those who have them. Some of these qualities have been described as being part of the qualities of prophethood, but are more commonly known as being "of good character". A good character is comprised of having a balanced attitude, and the qualities of the self which is that of moderation not extremism.
The perfect example of being well balanced is exemplified by the Prophet Allah praises him for this quality saying, "Surely, you (Prophet Muhammad) are of a great morality."(68:4).
Lady Ayesha, wife of the Prophet, Mother of Believers, may Allah be pleased with her, described him saying, "His character was that of the Koran. He was pleased by that which it finds pleasing and angered by that which it finds hateful."
The Prophet informs us, "I was sent to perfect the code of finest ethics."
Anas observed and described him saying, "Of all people, the Messenger of Allah had the best character." Ali, Abi Talib's son said likewise.
The same is said of pride in a luxurious or a spacious home, or the acquisition of a lot of furnishings, servants or livestock. However, if a person has land, cultivates and harvests it and then restricts his consumption and gives away its produce that person has gained the virtue of his property, and should show his thanks for it. It is indeed praiseworthy to turn away from wealth, or be content with a little when none is left after having spent it in the correct manner.
Praiseworthy qualities of the Prophet
Some praiseworthy qualities and noble manners that are acquirable: the
consensus of scholars is that the person who has them is virtuous and even
someone who has just one of them is highly respected. Islamic Law praises them all, orders them and promises the reward of continuous happiness to those who have them. Some of these qualities have been described as being part of the qualities of prophethood, but are more commonly known as being "of good character". A good character is comprised of having a balanced attitude, and the qualities of the self which is that of moderation not extremism.
The perfect example of being well balanced is exemplified by the Prophet Allah praises him for this quality saying, "Surely, you (Prophet Muhammad) are of a great morality."(68:4).
Lady Ayesha, wife of the Prophet, Mother of Believers, may Allah be pleased with her, described him saying, "His character was that of the Koran. He was pleased by that which it finds pleasing and angered by that which it finds hateful."
The Prophet informs us, "I was sent to perfect the code of finest ethics."
Anas observed and described him saying, "Of all people, the Messenger of Allah had the best character." Ali, Abi Talib's son said likewise.