Page 13 - Beauties for Life in the Qur'an

GOOD CHARACTER TRAITS
DESCRIBED IN THE QUR'AN

In the Qur'an, Allah gives a detailed account of the behavior,
superior morality, and state of mind unique to believers. The
fear of Allah that believers harbor in their hearts, their unchal-
lengeable faith and unflagging pursuit of Allah's good pleasure,
the trust they place in Allah, as well as their commitment, zeal,
reliability, and many similar superior qualities, are provided by
the Qur'an. Moreover, in His Book Allah praises such moral
qualities as justice, compassion, modesty, temperance, perse-
verance, submission to Him, and avoidance of worthless talk.
Along with giving a detailed account of the model believer,
the Qur'an dwells upon the lives of past believers and tells us
how they prayed, behaved, talked among themselves and with
others, and reacted to events. Through these examples, Allah
draws our attention to those manners and conduct that please
Him.
Considered from the standpoint of a society far removed from
the Qur'an's definition of morality (a society of ignorance), so-
cially acceptable behavior may vary according to time, condi-
tions, cultures, events, and people. However, the character of
those who adhere to the Qur'an's commands remain the same
regardless of changing conditions, time, or location. A person of
faith always complies with the Qur'an's commands and admo-