The Believer
Al-Mu'imin Wa-Al-Mu'iminah
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Some Qualifications and characteristics of those who are from among Al-Mu'mineen
He or she performs their daily prayers, making sure that they do not miss them. These prayers are done with devotion, calmness, sincerity, and seriousness.
A believer gives zakat and charity; he spends in the Way of God in the form of wealth, knowledge, health, etc..
A believer preserves himself or herself within their marital relationship.
He or she abstains from Haram and all other vices and sins.
He or she fulfills agreements and covenants.
He or she performs Jihad with their money, time, efforts, energy, wisdom, knowledge and life.
He or she fears, trusts, respects, and obeys Allah (SWT).
He or she enjoins the right and good, and combats the wrong and evil.
"They only are the true believers whose hearts feel submissive [and humble] when God is mentioned; and when the revelation of God are recited to them, they increase and strengthen their faith; and who trust in their Lord, establish prayer and spend of what We have bestowed on them [in the cause of God]. Those are they who are in truth believers. For them are [high] grades [of honor] with their Lord, and a bountiful provision." [Qu'ran 8:24[
[Some more qualities are summarized in surah Al-Mu'minun ayas 1-11]
Narrated Abu Huraira (May Allah (SWT) be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (SWT) said:
"The strong believer is better and is more liked by Allah (SWT) than the weak believer; and in both there is good."
[Muslim]
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Some other qualities of the believer:
Love and respect of His Messenger, Muhammad (SAWS) and all other Prophets and Messengers of Allah (SWT)
Love and respect of his parents and the elderly Muslims.
Respect of all Muslims all over the world.
Respect of all neighbors; disregarding their color, race, nationality, religion, ethnic background or social status.
Saying of the truth and standing for truth even if it is against himself.
Shunning away immoralities, sins, and shameful deeds.
Abiding by the instructions of Allah (SWT) and His Messenger Muhammad (PBUH)
Taking initiative to do the good whether it is for him or for others.
Trying his best to Please Allah (SWT) by putting his trust in Him, and by making sure that his loyalty, obedience and his allegiance are all to Allah (SWT).
"O you who believe! Mind God as He should be minded, and die not except in a state of Islam. And hold fast , all together, by the rope of God, and be not divided among yourselves. and remember with gratitude God's favor on you; for you were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace you have become brethren, and you were on the bring of the pit of the Fire and He saved you from it. Thus does God make His signs clear to you that you may be guided. Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong. They are the ones to attain felicity."
[Qur'an 3:102-4]
Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) said:
"Some of the manners of a Mu'min are:
When he talks he speaks nicely; when someone speaks he listens attentively; when he meets others he welcomes them with a smiling face; and when he promises he fulfills his promise."
[Al-Deelmee]
"Surely the men who submit and the women who submit, and the believing men and the believing women, and the obeying men and the obeying women, and the truthful men and the truthful women, and the patient men and the patient women and the humble men and the humble women, and the almsgiving men and the almsgiving women, and the fasting men and the fasting women, and the men who guard their private parts and the women who guard, and the men who remember Allah much and the women who remember-- Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a mighty reward."
[Qur'an 33:35]
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Modesty and Decency of the Believer
Islam takes into serious consideration principles of decency, modesty, chastity, and dignity
Materials or styles of dress that may provoke arrogance or false pride and vanity are prohibited
Men should also remain loyal to their manly nature [they should not wear pure silk, certain precious stones, gold, etc for purpose of adornment; these are all things of feminine nature]. The handsomeness of men is not wearing precious stones or flaunting themselves in silken clothes but in high morality, sweet nature, and sound conduct.
There IS a difference between man and woman. Allah (SWT) gave women the choice to use things that men could not and vice-versa, Islam protects men and women [He knows them best], and ,thus, any guidelines directed at one will benefit both.
Islam allows women to do things which suit her nature and , at the same time, cautions her against anything that might abuse or upset that nature.
The manner in which women should dress up , beautify themselves, walk and even look, is a very delicate question in Islam. She has a very beautiful nature and is very valuable in the light of Islam. Just as a diamond is not put out for everyone to touch and abuse and just as a diamond is not thrown or passed on from person to person; she is guarded, protected, and very valuable. Only one who is truly worthy of her can enjoy her beauty and love. She is not even an object that people can look at when they please...she has much more value than that.
Both men and women should be confined to their respective natures to safeguard their natural instincts and endow them with modesty and high morality.
"Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them. And God is well-acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what [must ordinarily] appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except before their husbands, their fathers...[and certain members of their household]; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. "
[Qu'ran 24: 30-31]
Islam does not lay restrictions on the harmless or proper items of clothing and ornaments for men and women. In fact, the Qur'an calls such things the beautiful gifts of God and scolds those who look upon them as forbidden [7:32-33]
To get a list of how every Muslim should act see : The Muslim Personality
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"The true believers are those only who believe in God and His Messenger and afterward doubt not, but strive with their wealth and their lives for the cause of God. Such are the sincere
[Qur'an 49:15]
Information Taken from:
Friday Khutab By: Ahmad H. Sakr
Islam in Focus By: Hammudah 'Abd Al-Ati
Peace and Mercy from God be upon you