Islam Rediscovered
9. The Islamic Way of Life
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unconditional positive conduct. ‘Do good to others,
even if they are not doing good to you.’
(al-Tabarani)
The Qur’an portrays Muslims as individuals who
“repel evil with good.” (28:54)
Similarly, the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be
upon him, advised a Muslim to “do good to those
who harm you” (al-Tirmirdhi). The Prophet
Muhammad, may peace be upon him, was the true
embodiment of the finest moral character.
Addressing the Prophet, the Qur’an declares:
“Surely you have a sublime character.” (68:4)
So great an importance has been attached in Islam
to moral character that it has been set up as a
criterion by which to judge all other Islamic virtues.
If one is good in relation to other human beings,
that will serve as evidence that one also is good in
relation to God.
The Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him,
puts it thus:
