Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

Good Manners - Good Character

Hadrat Aishah (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anha) narrated that she heard ALLAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) say, “By his good character a believer will attain the degree of one who prays during the night and fasts during the day.” [Abu Dawud]

The Messenger of ALLAH (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) is reported to have said, “Among those of you who are dearest to me and (will be) nearest to me in the hereafter are those who have the best character, and among those of you who are the most abrogable to me and (will be) farthest from me in the Hereafter are those who do not possess a good character. [Bahisti Zewar]

The Messenger of ALLAH (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) has said, “The believers whose faith is most perfect are those who have the best character.” [Abu Dawud, Mishkat]

Hadrat Aishah (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated that ALLAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to say, “O ALLAH, as thou has made my form beautiful so make my character beautiful.” [Ahmad]

A man of Muzaina narrated that ALLAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa SaHam) was asked what was the best a human was given and he replied, “A good character.” [Baihaqi, Mishkat]

Hadrat Mu’az bin Jabal (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated that the best injunction ALLAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi We Sallam) gave him when he (i.e. Mu’az) had put his foot in the stirrup was, “Treat people well, Mu’az. [Ma’arif -UI- Hadith]