The Teachings of Islam
Islamic Character
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ISLAMIC CHARACTER
An Islamic character is a divine character. It is to
treat others with the same generosity and charity as
God shows to man. The Quran has set the pattern in
this matter by stating: “If you are merciful,
forgiving and magnanimous, then God is the
Forgiving, the Merciful.” That is to say that if a
relationship with someone turns sour, or some
difference of opinion occurs, one should adopt a
posture similar to God’s. He forgives people their
mistakes and does not deprive them of His mercies
because of their errors; one should act in like
manner. If something is said which hurts one’s
feelings, or one is treated in a disconcerting manner,
the transgressor should not be turned against for
this reason alone; rather one should overlook his
mistakes and treat him as if nothing had happened.
To put it in a word, magnanimity is what marks an
Islamic character. Generally one treats others
according to what they have said or done with
regard to one. A Muslim should transcend such
considerations in his treatment of others. His
reactions should be moulded
by God’s
