An Encyclopedia of 200 Virtuous Qualities of Prophet Muhammad
The full title of this work in Arabic is (موسوعة نضرة النعيم في أخلاق الرسول الكريم صلى الله عليه وسلم), "The Encylopedia of Splendid Felicity Pertaining to the Ethics of the Noble Messenger (peace be upon him)". Consisting of 12 volumes, it outlines the praiseworthy ethics, morals, manners and behaviours enjoined by the Qur'an and manifested by the Prophet of Islam. It provides textual evidences for each quality from the Qur'an, Prophetic traditions and statements of the Righteous Predecessors.
Allaah, the Most High, said, "There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allaah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allaah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allaah often". (33:21). That Muhammad is the most remembered, most impactful, most influential man on Earth and in history is acknowledged by many prominent non-Muslim academics and figures.
Here is a short list of some of the qualities discussed:
- Showing benevolence
- Sincerity
- Refinement in behaviour
- Being upright
- Rectifying the affairs
- Reflecting
- Acknowledging the favours, excellence of others
- Spreading abundant salutations of peace
- Eating from the wholesome and pure
- Trustworthiness, fulfilling one's trust
- Justice in dealings
- Spending upon others
- Being penitent
- Righteousness, benevolence, kindness to one's parents
- Having a good countenance
- Insight and perspicacity
- Weeping out of humility and piety
- Pondering deeply
- Remembrance of death
- Cooperating upon righteousness and piety
- Venerating that which is sacred and inviolable
- Piety
- Recitation of the Qur'an
- Humility
- Repentance
- Pure monotheism in belief, speech and deed
- Reliance
- Adopting the ways and means
- Generosity
- Good manners
- Reflective silence
- Excellent behaviour and dealings with one's family
- Guarding chastity
- Forbearance
- Modesty, shyness
- Invocation
- Frequent remembrance of Allah
- Manhood
- Showing mercy
- Gentleness
- Charity
- Abstinence from the world
- Serenity
- Concealing (the mistakes of others)
- Bravery
- Gratitude
- Patience
- Truthfulness
- Abundant prayer
- Maintaining family ties
- Guarding one's tongue (from indecent, immoral, unbefitting, harmful speech)
- Fasting
- Maintaining bodily cleanliness and purity
- Firm determination and resolve
- Proceeding upon knowledge
- Lofty intentions and objectives
- Being diligent
- Visiting the sick
- Astuteness
- Comprehension
- Nobility
- Looking after the orphan
- Struggling against one's soul
- Accounting one's soul
- Giving sincere advice
- Being organised
- Having certainty