I was only sent to perfect noble morals

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Al-Bukhāri in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, and by Ahmad and Al-Bayhaqi

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Hadith text: I was only sent to perfect noble morals

Explanation of the hadith: I was only sent to perfect noble morals

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informed that Allah Almighty only sent him to perfect virtuous and noble morals. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was sent to complete the work of the previous messengers and to perfect the Arabs' commendable traits. They used to like goodness and hate evil, embodying virtues such as chivalry, generosity, and magnanimity. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was sent to address and perfect the deficiencies in their morals, such as their pride in lineage, arrogance, disdain of the poor, and others.

Lessons: I was only sent to perfect noble morals

Categories : Jurisprudence of Ethics · Praiseworthy Morals · Virtues and Manners

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