Hadith on Ikhlaq

Hadith on Ikhlaq is a didactic piece of knowledge that has taught Muslims to be good human beings, kind, honest, patient and respectful. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stressed that it is an important aspect of faith to have noble character. These hadiths give instructions on how to be kind to others, how to avoid negative actions, and how to acquire good manners in life.

Sahih Bukhari Hadith No. 6035

Narrated Masruq: We were sitting with `Abdullah bin `Amr who was narrating to us (Hadith): He said, Allah's Apostle was neither a Fahish nor a Mutafahhish, and he used to say, 'The best among you are the best in character (having good manners). ..

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Sunan Abu Dawood Hadith No. 4682

Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم said: The most perfect believer in respect of faith is he who is best of them in manners. ..

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Jami at Tirmidhi Hadith No. 1116

Abu Burdah bin Abi Musa narrated from his father that the Messenger of Allah said: Three will receive their reward twice: A slave who fulfills the rights of Allah and the rights of his owners, then he will be given his reward twice. And a man..

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Sahih Bukhari Hadith No. 3446

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari: Allah's Apostle said, If a person teaches his slave girl good manners properly, educates her properly, and then manumits and marries her, he will get a double reward. And if a man believes in Jesus and then believes..

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Jami at Tirmidhi Hadith No. 3423

Ali bin Abi Talib narrated that : when the Messenger of Allah would stand for the obligatory prayer, he would raise his hands to the level of his shoulder, and he would do this [also] when he finished his recitation and intended to bow, and he..

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Sunan An Nasai Hadith No. 897

It was narrated that Jabir bin Abdullah said: When the Prophet (ﷺ) started to pray, he would say the takbir, then say: 'Inna salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati lillahi rabbil-alamin, la sharika lahu, wa bidhalika umirtu wa ana min al-muslimin...

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Sahih Bukhari Hadith No. 5886

Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet cursed effeminate men (those men who are in the similitude (assume the manners of women) and those women who assume the manners of men, and he said, Turn them out of your houses . The Prophet turned out..

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Sahih Muslim Hadith No. 6305

A'isha reported that (one day) there sat together eleven women making an explicit promise amongst themselves that they would conceal nothing about their spouses. The first one said: My husband is a sort of the meat of a lean camel placed at the..

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Sahih Bukhari Hadith No. 2406

(On another occasion) I took part in one of Ghazawat among with the Prophet and I was riding one of our camels. The camel got tired and was lagging behind the others. The Prophet hit it on its back. He said, Sell it to me, and you have the right..

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Jami at Tirmidhi Hadith No. 3421

Ali bin Abi Talib narrated that whenever the Messenger of Allah would stand for Salat, he would say: “I have directed my face towards the One who created the Heavens and the earth, as a Hanif, and I am not of the idolaters. Indeed, my Salat, my..

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Hadith on Ikhlaq

Abdullah ibn Amr reported that the Prophet stated:

"Verily, among the best of you are those with the best character."

(Sahih al-Bukhari 3559 and Sahih Muslim 2321)

Islamic Teaching About Manners (Ikhlaq)

Manners, as taught by the religion of Islam, are not only social customs but a basic aspect of faith and worship. 

    • Truthfulness and Honesty (Sidq): Honesty in speech, commerce, and life is obligatory. The Qur'an tells Muslims to "be with those who are true,".
    • Humility (Tawadu): Believers are taught to walk in humility on the earth, respecting all people, no matter what their social status, wealth, or race is.
    • Patience and Self-Control (Sabr): The Prophet once said, "The valiant one is not the one who can wrestle, but the one who can restrain himself from being angry.
    • Respect Parents and Elders: Honoring one's parents is right after worship of God in the Quran. Moreover, Islamic manners stipulate kindness to young people and respect for old people.
    • Guardianship of the Tongue: Speaking good words or remaining silent is a direct sign of faith. Backbiting, slander, and swearing are great sinful deeds.
    • Hospitality and Neighborliness: The duty to welcome visitors and to keep good relations with neighbours, whatever their religion.

    What is Ikhlaq in Islam?

    It is a way of life, of virtue, of good character and noble manners toward God, self and all of creation.

    How do Muslims follow the hadith of the Prophet (S.A.W.)?

    By intentionally adopting the Prophet’s noble character, daily habits, and kindness into their everyday interactions and routines.