The ideal personality of a the Muslim

Honourable judges, esteemed guests and my beloved audience, I’m very pleased to be here in
this historical occasion so first and foremost I’d like to praise the only almighty lord Allah, who
bestowed me with this golden opportunity. Alhamdulillah.

Dears now I’m going put some words about the ideal personality of the Muslim. The ideal
muslim character is distinct and balanced. The muslim is the embodiment of the teachings of
the quran and the ‘sunnah’. He follows the teachings of the book of allah and the example of
the prophet Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬in all affairs, relations and situations – starting with his relationship
with lord, his own self, his family and the people around him.

One of the most distinguishing features of the (ideal) Muslim is his deep faith in Allah, The
Exalted, and his conviction that whatever happens in the universe and whatever befalls him,
only happens through the will and the decree of Allah. His faith is pure and clear,
uncontaminated by any strain of ignorance, superstition or illusion. His belief and worship are
based on the Quran and the authentic ‘Sunnah’.

The Muslim is alert and open-minded to the magnificence of Allah. He knows that it is Allah
who is in control of the affairs of the universe and of mankind, and He (Allah) Knows all and
Witnesses every secret.

A Muslim feels in the depths of his soul that he is in constant need of the help and support of Allah, no
matter how much he may think he can do for himself. He has no choice in his life but to submit to the
will of Allah, worship Him, strive towards the Right Path and do good deeds.

This will guide him to be righteous and upright in all his deeds, both in public and in private.

A Muslim recognizes the signs of the unlimited power of Allah in the universe, and so his faith in Allah
increases: Allah, The Exalted, Says (what means): “Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth
and (in) the difference of night and day are tokens (of His sovereignty) for men of understanding. Such
as remember Allah, standing, sitting, and reclining, and consider the creation of the heavens and the
earth, (and say): Our Lord! You created not this in vain. Glory be to You! Preserve us from the doom of
Fire.” [Quran 3: 190-191]

The Muslim pays due attention to his body’s physical, intellectual and spiritual needs. He takes good
care of his body, promoting its good health and strength. He is active, doesn’t eat in excess; but he eats
enough to maintain his health and energy. He understands that a strong believer is more loved by Allah
than a weak believer. Allah, The Exalted, Says (what means): “…Eat and drink; but waste not by excess,
for Allah loves not the wasters.” [Quran 7: 31]
The Muslim also keeps his body and clothes very clean. He bathes frequently. The Prophet placed a
great emphasis on cleanliness and bathing. Cleanliness makes the Muslim more likeable to people. He
also takes care of his mouth and teeth.

It is no surprise that the Muslim is concerned with his clothing and appearance. The Muslim does all of
this in accordance with the Islamic ideal of moderation, avoiding the extremes of exaggeration and
negligence. Allah Says (what means): “Say: Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has
brought forth for His bondmen, and the good things of His providing? Say: Such, on the Day of
Resurrection, will be only for those who believed during the life of the world. Thus do We detail Our
revelations for people who have knowledge.” [Quran 7: 32]

As for his intellectual care, the Muslim takes care of his mind by perusing beneficial knowledge. He is
responsible to seek knowledge whether it is religious or secular, so he may understand the nature and
the essence of things. Allah Says (what means): “…and say: My Lord! Increase me in knowledge.” [Quran
20: 114]

The Muslim does not forget that man is not only composed of a body and a mind, but that he also
possesses a soul and a spirit, and feels a longing for higher things that make him rise above this
materialistic life and scale the heights of goodness, virtue and light.

Therefore, the Muslim pays as much attention to his spiritual development as to his physical and
intellectual development, in a precisely balanced fashion which does not concentrate on one aspect to
the detriment of others.

With his parents, the Muslim is an example of sincere filial piety. He treats them with kindness and
respect, infinite compassion, utter politeness and deep gratitude. He recognizes their status and knows
his duties towards them. Allah Says (what means): “And serve Allah. Ascribe nothing as partner unto
Him. (Show) kindness unto parents…” [Quran 4: 36]

With his children, the Muslim is a parent who understands his great responsibility towards them which
is, as well as flooding them with love and compassion, to pay attention to anything that may influence
their Islamic development and give them proper education, so that they become active and constructive
elements in society, and a source of goodness for their parents, community, and society as a whole.

With his relatives, the Muslim maintains the ties of kinship and knows his duties towards them. He
understands the high status given to relatives in Islam, which makes him keep in touch with them, no
matter what the circumstances.

With his neighbors, the Muslim illustrates good treatment and consideration of others’ feelings and
sensitivities. He puts up with mistreatment and turns a blind eye to his neighbor’s faults while taking
care not to commit any such errors himself.

The Muslim relationship with his brothers and friends is the best and purest of relationships, for it is
based on love for the sake of Allah. He is loving, not cold towards them; he is loyal and does not betray
them; he is sincere and does not cheat them; he is gentle and never harsh; he is tolerant and forgiving;
he is generous and he supplicates for them (his brothers and friends).

In his social relationships with all people, the Muslim is well-mannered, civil and noble, characterized by
the attitudes which Islam encourages.

The Muslim does not envy others. He fulfils his promises. He has the attitude of shyness. He is cheerful.
He is not pushy. He is patient. He avoids slandering or uttering obscenities. He does not unjustly accuse
others. He is shy and modest. He does not interfere in that which does not concern him. He refrains
from gossiping, spreading slander and stirring up trouble. He avoids false speech and suspicion. When
he is entrusted with a secret, he keeps it. He is modest and never arrogant. He does not make fun of
anyone. He respects his elders. He mixes with the best of people. He strives to reconcile between the
Muslims. He calls others to Islam with wisdom and beautiful preaching.

The Muslim is fair in his judgments. He is not a hypocrite, a sycophant or a show-off. He does not boast
about his deeds and achievements. He is straightforward and is never devious or twisted, no matter
what the circumstances. He loves noble things and hates foolishness. He is generous and does not
remind others of his gifts or favors. He is hospitable and does not complain when a guest comes to him.
He prefers others to himself as much as possible. He relieves the burden of the debtor. He is proud and
does not think of begging.

In conclusion the core message of this speech is that the character of a Muslim an ideal
character to the world if he follows quran and sunnah properly. I pray sincerely to Allah. May
allah bless us all with good and virtuous ideal characters.

Wakhir da’wana........