"The Content of Character" (Part 6)

"The Content of Character: Ethical Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (saw)"
Translation and Introduction by Hamza Yusuf
Collected by Shaykh Al-Amin Ali Mazrui

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103. The Messenger of God (saw) said, "The most complete in faith are those best in character and kindest to their families." [At-Tirmidhi]

105. The Messenger of God (saw) said, "Speak the truth even though it be bitter." [Ibn Hibban]

107. The Messenger of God (saw) said, "Fulfillment is not plenty of goods; rather, it is self-fulfillment." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

108. The Messenger of God (saw) said, "Gentleness never accompanies anything without enhancing t, nor is it ever removed from anything without demeaning it." [Al-Bayhaqi]

110. The Messenger of God (saw) said, "Never do in private what you would conceal from others in public." [Ibn Majah]

115. The Messenger of God (saw) said, "Beautiful Islam entails minding one's own business." [At-Tirmidhi]

117. The Messenger of God (saw) said, "Whoever does you a favor, repay him; and if you are unable to, then at least pray for him." [At-Tabarani]

119. The Messenger of God (saw) said, "A person who teaches goodness to others while neglecting his own soul is like an oil lamp, which illumines others while burning itself out."