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Foul Language
Abu-Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (may Allah’s peace be upon him) said:
“Nothing will be heavier on the Day of Resurrection in the Scale of the believer than good manners. Allah hates one who utters foul or coarse language.”
[At- Tirmidhi; Book 1, hadith 626]
Be Grateful
Almighty Allah said (translation):
“And We (Allah) had certainly given Luqman wisdom [and said], “Be grateful to Allah.” And whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself. …”
[Quran, Surat Luqmān(31):12 (partial)]
Health and Free Time
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him):
The Prophet (may Allah’s peace be upon him) said:
“There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) Health and free time for doing good.”
[Sahih Bukhari; Volume 8, Book 76, #421]
Lower Your Voice
Almighty Allah said (translation):
“And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the voice (braying) of the ass.”
[Quran, Surat Luqmān(31):19]
Walk Easily
Almighty Allah said (translation):
“And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace.”
[Quran, Surat Al-Furqān(25):63]
Pride and Insolence
Almighty Allah said (translation):
“And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allah likes not each arrogant boaster.”
[Quran, Surat Luqmān(31):18]
