Good character: the heaviest deed on the scale
The Prophet ﷺ said he was sent to perfect good character. Character is built from small daily choices.
There is nothing heavier on the scale of the believer on the Day of Resurrection than good character.
Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi
I was only sent to perfect good character.
al-Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad, and Ahmad
The best of you are those with the best character.
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٖ ﴿٤﴾
Wainnaka laʿala khuluqin ʿatheemin
And indeed, you are of a great moral character
Quran 68:4 · Surah Al-Qalam
Daily habits
- Smile: "Your smile at your brother is charity" (at-Tirmidhi).
- Greet first with salam, even people you do not know (al-Bukhari, Muslim).
- Be gentle: "Allah is gentle and loves gentleness in all matters" (al-Bukhari, Muslim).
- Keep your word and be on time.
- Speak good or stay silent.
- Forgive quickly and do not hold grudges.
- Help at home: the Prophet ﷺ served his family (al-Bukhari).
Pick one trait a week and track it. Related: control your anger, stop backbiting.
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