on good character
A man once summed up the signs of good character by saying, “it is to be abundantly modest, to avoid harming others, to be righteous, truthful in speech, and of little discourse, it is to do many things and slip up infrequently, to avoid excess, to be loyal, friendly, dignified, patient, grateful, satisfied, forbearing charitable chaste, and pitying, and not to curse or to insult people or to backbite or slander them, and to avoid hastiness, hatred, meanness, and jealousy, to be cheerful and kind and to love good and to hate evil for the sake of God, to be well pleased with Him and to be angry for His sake. Such is the man of good character.”
Al-Ghazali
Disciplining of the Soul
on good characters
this is taken from Imam Al-Ghazali on how to attain good characters:
Good character proceeds sometimes from one’s nature and innate disposition (fitrah);From accustoming oneself to beautiful deeds;From seeing and keeping the company of people who perform them – the companions of charity and the brethren of righteousness.
useful links
some articles which might benefit you in one or another.
have a peek and read for leisure, for knowledge, for inspiration or for ideas!! (for your project)
http://www.islamonline.net/English/Society/2000/14/article4.shtml
http://www.islamonline.net/english/in_depth/volunteers/2004/08/05.shtml
http://www.islamonline.net/English/family/2006/04/article03.shtml
http://www.invoke.sg
on parents
“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be
dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life,
say not to them a word of disrecpect, nor shout at them but address them in terms
of honour.”
[Surah Al Isra’ 17:23]
