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Attributes in Detail

Intention

The Quran “But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High.” [Qur’an; 92:20] “…and you do not spend except seeking the countenance of Allaah…” [Qur’an; 2:272] Hadith Narrated ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab: Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said, “The reward of deeds depends upon the intention and every person will get the reward according […]

Generosity

The Quran “Obey Allah and associate no partner with Him. Treat kindly your parents, relatives, The orphans, And those who have been left alone in the society. Take care of the needy, The disabled, Those whose hard earned income is insufficient to meet their needs, And those whose businesses have stalled, And those who have […]

Honesty

The Quran “And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].” [Qur’an; 2:42] “Woe unto those who give short measure, those who, when they are to receive their due from people, demand that it be given in full but when they have to measure or weigh whatever they […]

Charity

The Quran “And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience].” [Qur’an; 2:43] “And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: and whatever good you send forth for your souls before you, you shall find it with Allah: for Allah sees well all that you do.” [Qur’an; 2:110] […]

Dignity

The Quran “O mankind! We created you from a male and a female, and made you nations and tribes that you may identify with one another. Indeed the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the most God-wary among you. Indeed Allah is all-knowing, all-aware”. [Qur’an; 49:13] “Certainly We have honored the Children […]

Calm

The Quran “If you do not aid the Prophet – Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Makkah] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, “Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us.” And Allah sent down his tranquillity […]

Integrity

The Quran “But yes, whoever fulfills his commitment and fears Allah – then indeed, Allah loves those who fear Him.” [Qur’an; 3:76] “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you – when you were enemies and He brought your hearts […]

Contentment

The Quran وَعَسَىٰٓ أَن تَكۡرَهُواْ شَيۡـًٔ۬ا وَهُوَ خَيۡرٌ۬ لَّڪُمۡ‌ۖ وَعَسَىٰٓ أَن تُحِبُّواْ شَيۡـًٔ۬ا وَهُوَ شَرٌّ۬ لَّكُمۡ‌ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يَعۡلَمُ وَأَنتُمۡ لَا تَعۡلَمُونَ “But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.” [Qur’an; 2:216] “Those […]

Diplomacy

The Quran “O mankind, we created you from a single (pair) of male and female and made into nations and tribes that you may know each other. Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of God is the most righteous of you.” [Qur’an; 49:13] Hadith We find some Islamic legal opinions (fatwa, pl. […]

Skillful

The Quran “When the master saw that Joseph’s shirt was torn from behind, he told his wife, “This is some of your womanly guile in which you are certainly skillful.” [Qur’an; 12:28] Hadith “One who is skilled in the Qur’an is associated with the noble, upright recording angels, and he who falters when he recites […]