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:

1. Showing benevolence
2. Sincerity
3. Refinement in behaviour
4. Being upright
5. Rectifying the affairs
6. Reflecting
7. Acknowledging the favours, excellence of others
8. Spreading abundant salutations of peace
9. Eating from the wholesome and pure
10. Trustworthiness, fulfilling one's trust
11. Justice in dealings
12. Spending upon others
13. Being penitent
14. Righteousness, benevolence, kindness to one's parents
15. Having a good countenance
16. Insight and perspicacity
17. Weeping out of humility and piety
18. Pondering deeply
19. Remembrance of death
20. Cooperating upon righteousness and piety
21. Venerating that which is sacred and inviolable
22. Piety
23. Recitation of the Qur'an
24. Humility
25. Repentance
26. Pure monotheism in belief, speech and deed
27. Reliance
28. Adopting the ways and means
29. Generosity
30. Good manners
31. Reflective silence
32. Excellent behaviour and dealings with one's family
33. Guarding chastity
34. Forbearance
35. Modesty, shyness
36. Invocation
37. Frequent remembrance of Allah
38. Manhood
39. Showing mercy
40. Gentleness
41. Charity
42. Abstinence from the world
43. Serenity
44. Concealing (the mistakes of others)
45. Bravery
46. Gratitude
47. Patience
48. Truthfulness
49. Abundant prayer
50. Maintaining family ties
51. Guarding one's tongue (from indecent, immoral, unbefitting, harmful speech)
52. Fasting
53. Maintaining bodily cleanliness and purity
54. Firm determination and resolve
55. Proceeding upon knowledge
56. Lofty intentions and objectives
57. Being diligent
58. Visiting the sick
59. Astuteness
60. Comprehension
61. Nobility
62. Looking after the orphan
63. Struggling against one's soul
64. Accounting one's soul
65. Giving sincere advice
66. Being organised
67. Having certainty