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                               As well as their purity of heart and morality, Muslims are also
                         known for the cleanliness of their bodies, clothes, homes and the food
                         they eat. A Muslim's hair, hands, face and body must always be clean. His
                         clothes must always be clean, neat and well cared for. The places where he
                         works or lives must always be clean, tidy, sweet-smelling and be a relaxing
                         atmosphere. Once again, it is the Prophet (saas) who is the best example of
                         this characteristic of Muslims. In one verse, Allah told the Prophet (saas):

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                               The Prophet also advises the faithful to be clean in one of the hadiths:
                               "Surely, Islam is pure, therefore be pure, because he can never
                               enter Paradise who is not pure." 33
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