Islamic Character
الأخلاق الإسلامية
Build beautiful character traits (akhlaq) that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught and demonstrated.
7 Character Traits for Young Believers
Click on a trait to learn how to practice it

Honesty
الصدق•As-Sidq
Always telling the truth
Sidq (truthfulness) is the foundation of all good character. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise." He also warned that lying leads to wickedness and the Fire.

Kindness
اللطف•Al-Lutf / Ar-Rifq
Being nice and gentle to everyone
Rifq (kindness/gentleness) is one of the most beloved traits to Allah. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Whoever is deprived of kindness is deprived of all good." True kindness requires seeing beyond ourselves.

Patience
الصبر•As-Sabr
Staying calm when things are hard
Sabr is mentioned 90+ times in the Quran. It's not passive waiting but active perseverance. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "No one has been given anything better and more comprehensive than patience."

Gratitude
الشكر•Ash-Shukr
Saying thank you to Allah and others
True gratitude (shukr) transforms perspective. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Look at those below you and do not look at those above you, for that is more likely to prevent you from belittling Allah's blessings."

Respect
الاحترام•Al-Ihtiram
Treating others with honor and good manners
True respect (ihtiram) comes from recognizing the honor Allah gave humans. The Quran says: "We have certainly honored the children of Adam" (17:70). Respect is acknowledging this honor in everyone.

Generosity
الكرم•Al-Karam
Sharing with others and giving happily
True generosity (karam) means giving without attachment, without showing off, and without expecting return. Allah says: "Whatever you spend, He will replace it" (34:39). The generous heart trusts in Allah's provision.

Humility
التواضع•At-Tawadu
Not being proud or showing off
Humility is recognizing reality: we are servants of Allah, completely dependent on Him. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "No one who has an atom's weight of arrogance will enter Paradise." True greatness lies in humility.
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!