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Islamic Character

الأخلاق الإسلامية

Build beautiful character traits (akhlaq) that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught and demonstrated.

7 Character Traits for Little Seeds

Click on a trait to learn how to practice it

Honesty

Honesty

الصدقAs-Sidq

Always telling the truth

Telling the truth makes Allah happy! When you tell the truth, everyone can trust you.

Kindness

Kindness

اللطفAl-Lutf / Ar-Rifq

Being nice and gentle to everyone

Being kind means being nice to everyone - people, animals, and even plants! Allah loves kind children.

Patience

Patience

الصبرAs-Sabr

Staying calm when things are hard

Patience means waiting nicely without crying or getting angry. When you have to wait, say "Alhamdulillah" and stay happy!

Gratitude

Gratitude

الشكرAsh-Shukr

Saying thank you to Allah and others

Saying "Alhamdulillah" (thank you Allah) makes Allah happy! We thank Allah for everything good.

Respect

Respect

الاحترامAl-Ihtiram

Treating others with honor and good manners

Respect means using nice words, listening when others talk, and being polite to everyone, especially mama and baba!

Generosity

Generosity

الكرمAl-Karam

Sharing with others and giving happily

Sharing makes Allah happy! When you share your toys or food, Allah gives you more blessings.

Humility

Humility

التواضعAt-Tawadu

Not being proud or showing off

Being humble means not bragging or showing off. Allah doesn't like people who think they're better than others.

Build Beautiful Character

The Prophet (PBUH) said: “I was only sent to perfect good character.”

Good akhlaq is one of the heaviest things on your scale of deeds on the Day of Judgment!