By Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
By
Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
When we convey Islâm to others, we improve our character as Muslims. We are expected to practice what we teach. Allah the exalted says:
“Do you enjoin right conduct on the people, and forget (to practice it) yourselves, and yet you study the scripture? Will you not understand?” (2: 44)
“O you who believe! Why say you that which you do not? Grievously hateful is it in the sight of Allâh that you say that which you do not.” (61: 2-3)
Ziyad ibn Labid narrated that Allâh’s Messenger r spoke of something and said It will happen when knowledge will be no more. I said, “Allâh’s Messenger, how will knowledge vanish despite the fact that we will be reciting the Qur’ân and teaching its recitation to our children and our children will teach its recitation to their children up to the Day of Resurrection?” Thereupon h er said, “Ziyad, may your mother weep over you. I was of the opinion that you were one of those who have greatest understanding of religion in Medina. Do these Jews and Christians not recite the Torah and the Bible but not act according to what is contained in them?” (Tirmidhi 277, Ahmad and Ibn Majah)
As Duat, we should excel in our manners and character. We should take inspiration from the following Ahâdîth:
Abdullâh Ibn Amr t narrated that Allâh’s Messenger r said “…The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.” (Bukhâri 4/759)
Abu Hurairah t narrated that the Prophet r said, “Among the Muslims the most perfect, as regards his faith, is the one whose character is excellent, and the best among you are those who treat their wives well.” (Tirmidhi 628)
Abu Darda t narrated that the Prophet r said, “There is nothing heavier than good character put in the scale of a believer on the Day of Resurrection.” (Abu Dawud 4781)
Abu Darda t narrated that the Prophet r said, “Nothing is weightier in the scales of a believer on the Day of Judgment than his good behavior. Allâh treats with displeasure a person who is given to loose and vulgar talk.” (Tirmidhi 626)
Abu Umamah t narrated that the Prophet r said “I guarantee a house in the surroundings of Paradise for a man who avoids quarrelling even if he were in the right, a house in the middle of Paradise for a man who avoids lying even if he were joking, and a house in the upper part of Paradise for a man who made his character good.” (Abu Dawud 4782)
Abdur Rahman Ibn Ghanam t and Asma bint Yazid narrated that the Prophet r said, “The best servants of Allâh are those who, when they are seen, cause Allâh to be remembered. The worst servants of Allâh are those who go about slandering, who separate friends, and seek to distress the upright.” (Tirmidhi 4871 and Ahmad)
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