Ten Signs of Good Character
Khutbah by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
Al-Maqasid Khutbah Series
Bismillah. I was just listening to this on Youtube and felt compelled to share this with everyone. We all need to seek to attain this in all aspects of our lives -- social media culture seems by and large exemplifies the death of good character.
1. Rarely engages in arguments.
Even regarding religion.
2. Treating people fairly and not discriminating.
3. Not seeking out the faults of others/their mistakes. Covering them up if they are revealed.
4. Cover up sins of others. Think the best of them, give them the benefit of the doubt.
5. Seeking people's forgiveness.
Forgiving people when they seek your forgiveness (without discerning their sincerity).
6. Bearing harm from others.
Meaning don't lash back.
7. Reproaching oneself for shortcomings more than anyone else could possibly do to you.
Introspection.
8. Focusing on one's own faults.
9. Having a Cheerful Presence. Not just smiling, but being a source of up-liftment for others.
10. Speaking well. Avoid bad language, but also speak to people in a way that does not dishonour them. Using euphemisms, etc.
Listen to the full khutbah here.
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