Morals in Islam
are mandatory for every Muslim because without good morals, all the good deeds
he has done throughout his life will be in vain.So all our daily behavior, whether in the form of words or actions, reflects our morals. If you like to curse, be rude to other people, you will certainly be judged as having bad morals and vice versa.
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tracing the life of the author sahih al-bukhari, imam bukhari
So, what are the true morals in Islam?
Morals in Islam have actually been revealed by Allah SWT with a sentence of praise to the Messenger of Allah as stated in 2 letter, namely
1. And indeed you truly have noble character (al-qalam: 4)
2. Indeed, there is in (the person of) the Messenger of Allah a good role model for you (namely) for those who hope for (the mercy of) Allah and (the coming of) the Day of Judgment and He mentions Allah a lot. (Al-Ahzab verse 21)
From these two letters, we know that morals in Islam actually refer to all the behavior and speech that the Prophet did while he was alive. Even the Prophet Muhammad SAW himself admitted that he was named the apostle of Allah SWT on earth to improve human morals.
This confession is stated in Imam Ahmad's hadith number 8952 that "indeed I was sent only to perfect moral piety" In the history of the Tirmidhi hadith number 1162, the Prophet also said, "The believers who have the most perfect faith are those who have the best morals."
Below I will review several morals in Islam as the Prophet said or exemplified
1. Speak softly to your wife and family
Speaking softly to our family in a low tone of voice is a commendable character that can perfect a Muslim's faith. The Prophet once said this as contained in the hadith of Tirmidhi and al-Bukhari The believer with the most perfect faith is the one with the best morals and the best of you is the one who is kindest to his wife (his family).
2. Be kind to your neighbors
Living side by side with other families in a nearby location is a social structure that cannot be avoided anymore. Regarding coexistence, the Prophet set an example by avoiding actions that could make neighbors uncomfortable and safe In the Sahih Al-Bukhari book, the Prophet said: "By Allah, he does not believe, by Allah he does not believe, by Allah he does not believe.
A friend asked, who is he, O Messenger of Allah?
He answered, a person whose neighbors do not feel safe because of his evil deeds."
3. Do not be rude in words and actions
Excessive emotions generally trigger someone to be very rude to people and even swear. This action is very far from reflecting morals in Islam because it is not in accordance with what was exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Allah SWT has conveyed this warning through surah An-Nisa verse 148 that Allah does not like bad speech, (which is spoken) openly except by people who are wronged (wronged). Allah is all-hearing and all-knowing.
Even in the hadith in the history of Tirmidhi number 2002, the Prophet once said In fact, there is nothing that weighs more heavily on the goodness of a believer on the Day of Resurrection such as noble morals, and truly (truly) Allah hates people whose words are dirty and rude.
Rasulullah once said something similar as quoted by Imam Bukhari in his book Al-Bukhari number 6018 that "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, then say good things and if not then keep silent."
The Prophet's wife, Aisyah RA, once said, as quoted in the hadith narrated by Abu Dawud, that "The Prophet never once hit a servant or a woman."
4. Do not insult or criticize
The attitude of liking to insult other people is always expressed unconsciously when talking about other people. It was as if other people were so low and bad in his eyes and did not deserve to be equal to him.
Allah SWT forbids Muslims from doing such things as stated in surah Al-Hujurat verse 11 that O you who believe, do not let a group of men look down on another group, perhaps the one being laughed at is better than them.
And don't let a group of women look down on another group, maybe the one who gets humiliated is better. Even in a hadith narrated by Muslims, the Prophet once said something similar that "arrogance is an attitude of rejecting the truth and belittling humans." Not only humans, even animals, the Prophet forbade Muslims from criticizing them.
This is said in the hadith narrated by Abu Dawud that "Do not criticize the rooster, because in fact the rooster is the one who wakes you up for prayer."
5. Likes to help
Helping each other is one of the important morals in Islam because it strengthens the bonds of brotherhood among Muslims. If a relative is in trouble, the Messenger of Allah strongly recommends that they help him immediately.
Imam Tirmidhi narrated in his hadith that the Messenger of Allah once said, "Whoever (among the believers) relieves one of the world's troubles experienced by other believers, Allah SWT will relieve one of his troubles in the hereafter. Whoever covers up his disgrace (ugliness) a Muslim, Allah SWT will always help a servant as long as he continues to help his brother (fellow Muslim)."
6. Say and act honestly
Honest speech is one of the characteristics of a true Muslim, the Prophet exemplified this action when he was still active in trading. It was because of this honesty that the Messenger of Allah was invited to work with Hadidjah, a wealthy merchant, and later married and became his wife.
In the hadith narrated by al-Bukhari, the Prophet Muhammad SAW said that “Indeed, honesty leads to goodness, and indeed goodness leads to heaven. And indeed a man continues to speak the truth until he is recorded with Allah as a truthful person. And indeed lies lead to wickedness, and indeed wickedness leads to hell. And indeed a man continues to lie until he is recorded with Allah as a lier."
Lying is a trait that is hated by Allah SWT, it is explicitly stated in surah an-nahl verse 105 "Indeed, those who invent lies are only those who do not believe in the verses of Allah, and they are liars."
Being honest or not deceiving also means that we do not take away other people's rights because our dishonesty could cause harm to other people. In surah Al-Muthaffifin verses 1-6 Allah SWT says,
1. Woe to those who cheat (in measuring and weighing)
2. (Namely) people who, when they receive a dose from someone else, ask for it to be filled
3. and when they measure or weigh (for others), they subtract
4. Don't they think that they will actually be resurrected?
5. on a big day
6. (namely) on the day (when) all people rise to face the Lord of all the worlds
7. Maintain trust
Morals in the seventh part of Islam are the most difficult qualities to find nowadays. Moreover, if the person already holds public office, they often make mistakes and then commit fraud.
Trust also means being responsible for what someone else has entrusted to him, such as an item, secret or promise. In his lifetime, the Prophet never neglected a mandate he received In the hadith narrated by Ahmad, Rasulullah said:
The faith of those who are not trustworthy is not perfect and there is no religion for those who do not keep their promises.
Also in Surah An-Nisa verse 58, Allah says "Indeed, Allah commands you to convey the message to those who are entitled to receive it, and when you determine a law between people, you must determine it fairly. Indeed, Allah is the best who teaches you."
8. Do not be suspicious or have prejudice
One of the human diseases that is difficult to eradicate is prejudice or suspicion. This characteristic always ends in slander which often breeds hostility.
This characteristic is not Islamic and is strictly prohibited by Allah SWT as stated in Surah Al-Hujarat verse 12
"O you who believe, stay away from too much prejudice (suspicion), because some of it is a sin. And do not look for the bad things in people and do not gossip about one another. Is there anyone among you who likes to eat the flesh of his dead brother ?"
Thus, a review of the morals in Islam that Muslims need to have and practice in their daily lives so that all their good deeds are not erased. Amaliyah activities in the form of prayer and alms are mandatory but that is not enough, they must be accompanied by good morals towards fellow human beings.
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