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The Virtues of the Good Muslim


Masters, Texts and Sources of the East

Series | Masters, Texts and Sources of the East
Volume 4 | Monograph | The Virtues of the Good Muslim

The Virtues of the Good Muslim

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Abstract

This book aims to offer a concise, though not exhaustive, exploration of the core virtues of the ‘good Muslim’, highlighting the moral foundations that are essential to the Islamic faith. It seeks to present readers with the values that Islam promotes: gratitude and patience, mercy and hospitality, tolerance and peace, protecting the weak, among others. The virtues of the good Muslim emerge from two different sources: the divine qualities, otherwise the ‘Beautiful Names’, which, or most of which, the believer will try to imitate to the best of his limited human ability; and the love of God, explicitly referred to in the Qurʾān in relation to certain categories of believers and their qualities. Two different frameworks, which nevertheless echo one another, since the Qurʾān, the Sunna of the Prophet and the work subsequently carried out by theologians and jurists in explaining and supporting the textual tradition arrive, from various directions, at the same affirmation that God loves those who resemble Him. The research, often supported by linguistic analysis, involves an extensive examination of Arabic religious literature – the primary language of Islam. This includes traditional wisdom texts, as well as exegetical, theological, and juridical works from both the foundational and classical periods, along with relevant modern and contemporary perspectives. Emphasis is placed on amplifying the voices of contemporary authors, particularly those writing in Arabic, whose language barrier often limits their audience. By drawing from sources across different time periods and disciplines – all within the broad spectrum of religious literature – the book aims to showcase the diversity of viewpoints within the Islamic tradition.

Keywords Virtue ethics • Arabic literature • Islamic Tradition • Islamic faith • Human values

Thema codes QRAM1 • QRP • QDTQ

Permalink http://doi.org/10.30687/978-88-6969-849-1 | e-ISBN 978-88-6969-849-1 | ISBN (PRINT) 978-88-6969-850-7 | Published May 9, 2025 | Accepted June 10, 2024 | Submitted Feb. 22, 2024 | Language en

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AI Overview

A good Muslim is defined by a balance of religious devotion, high moral character, and practical kindness to others. [1, 2]

Core Foundations

  • Five Pillars of Islam: Fulfilling foundational duties such as daily prayers (Salah), fasting (Sawm), charity (Zakat), faith (Shahada), and pilgrimage (Hajj) when able. [1]
  • True Faith vs. Empty Rituals: As highlighted in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:177) and discussed on platforms like Reddit, rituals must be paired with genuine inner faith in Allah, the prophets, and kindness toward others. Merely performing outward actions without sincerity or good character is incomplete. [1, 2, 3]

Key Qualities and Character

  • Good Character and Ethics: Embodying mercy, patience, gratitude, hospitality, and honesty.
  • Kindness to Family and Community: Respecting parents, helping family members, caring for orphans, and treating neighbors and the elderly with dignity.
  • Avoiding Arrogance: Humility is a core trait; even a small amount of arrogance can corrupt one’s spiritual standing, as true believers do not look down on others.
  • Benefiting Society: Striving to be both a good Muslim and a good person in daily social, work, and community interactions. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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