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  • Home
  • Personal Development
    • Standing up with purpose
    • Quran - My Source of Solace
    • Tafseer Surah Al Fatihah
    • Temporary magnetic attraction
    • The Art of Dua
    • Remaining Faithful
    • Motivational Quotes by Hafsa
    • Do I trust my senses?
    • Controlling Anger
    • Maryam - a source of inspiration
    • Doses of Inspiration >
      • The importance of Amanah
      • Preparation for the Inevitable Hereafter
      • Are muslim women oppressed?
      • Giving charity and the fitnah of wealth
      • Reflection on Racism
      • My thoughts on evolution
    • Tawakkul
    • Repeated Disappointments
    • The meaning of happiness
    • Depression in society
    • Motivation to Study
  • Medicine and Health
    • The link between Medicine and Science with Glorious Quran >
      • Introduction
      • Embryology and the human development
      • The Power of Human Senses
      • The Brain - The Human Body's Main Processor
      • The wonders of the heart anatomy and physiology
      • The Conceptual Art of The Bone
      • The extraordinary tubular network of the small intestine and the conclusion of the research project
    • COVID-19 Pandemic >
      • Maintaining Healthy Lifestyle
    • Oncology >
      • Introduction to DNA
      • What is cancer and its types?
      • Diagnosis and Treatment of cancer
      • Chemotherapy: A Introduction
      • Breast Cancer
      • Prostate Cancer
      • Bladder Cancer
      • Malignant Melanoma and Obesity
      • Neurological Tumours
      • The link between viruses and cancer
    • Respiratory >
      • Introduction to lungs
      • Asthma
      • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Rheumatology and Orthopaedics >
      • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
      • Lower Back Pain
      • Neck Pain
      • Arthiritis
    • Cardiology >
      • Heart Physiology
      • Coronary Heart Disease
    • Endocrinology >
      • Diabetes Inspidus
    • Ophthalmology >
      • The Eye Issue 13
    • Gastroenterology >
      • The food journey
    • Immunology >
      • Adaptive Immune Response
      • Innate Immune Response
    • Haematology >
      • Thrombocytopenia and its diagnosis
      • Haemolytic anaemia and its diagnosis
    • Gynaecology >
      • Comfort during pregnancy
    • Hajj and Eclipse >
      • Hajj and Health
      • Solar Eclipse
    • Microbial disease >
      • What are viruses?
      • Why viruses are replicated?
      • Herpes Virus
      • Vaccines
      • Penicllium and Pseudomona bacteria
    • Nutrition and Exercise >
      • Munch Before You Crunch
      • Drinking Water
      • Benefits of Avocado
      • Benefits of Honey
      • Benefits of Blackseed oil
      • Healthy Wealthy tips for Ramadan
      • Prophetic Medicine
      • Swimming: A sunnah issue 15
      • Yoga
    • Healing through Islam >
      • Healing through Ruqya
      • Spiritual Detox, Supplications and Recommended Reading
      • Ruqyah
    • Medicine Through Islamic History
    • A Good Health Makes You Rich
  • Relationships
    • Chemical Bonding >
      • An introduction
      • Topic 1 - Relationship with Allah
      • Topic 2 - Relationship with our fathers
      • Topic 3 - Relationship with our mothers
      • Topic 4 - Relationship with the spouses
      • Topic 5 - Relationship with Siblings
      • Topic 6: Relationship with Grandparents
    • Everlasting love with Allah
    • Allah my sole companion
    • Loving people for the sake of Allah
    • My father who inspired me to do dawah,
    • Old is Gold
    • Connecting with sisters
    • Poem on sisterly love
    • Teaching Children to Pray
    • My relationship with the Quran
    • A Muslimah's Identity
    • Khadija radia allahu anha
    • The Eminent Companions of Prophet salla allahu allayhi wa salam >
      • Lessons of the Father of Kittens Abu Hurayrah (RA)
      • Julaybib (RA)
      • The pure faith of Ramla bint Abi Sufyan (RA)
      • A man of honour and dignity - Zubair Ibn Al Awam (RA)
      • Zaid ibn Harith - the beloved one (RA)
      • The Custodian of the Ummah - Abu Ubaydah ibn Jarrah
      • The man of paradise Bilal (RA)
      • Dhun Noorayn Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
      • Wisdom of Rumaysah bint Milhan (R
    • The Man with the Lion's heart
    • Tied Bonds
    • Jewels of the Household
  • Magnetic Love With Ramadan
    • Where is the Ummah?
    • Self-analysis and preparation of Ramadan
    • Poem on Ramadan
    • Mannerism Whilst Fasting
    • Reconnecting with Ramadan 2015
    • Season 1
    • Season 2
    • Season 3
    • Season 4 >
      • Part 1 Reminiscing how the Sahaba spent Ramadan
      • Part 2 Polishing Our Character
      • Part 3: Steadfastness after Ramadan
    • Season 5 >
      • The faith of Ibrahim
      • Pearls of Ramadan
      • Inspiring individuals from world history
      • The perserverance of Asiyah
    • Season 6 >
      • Pre-Ramadan Reminders
      • Daily Ramadan boost
      • Ramadan events
    • Season 7 >
      • Cementing our Purpose during COVID-19
      • Health and Well-being
  • Spoken Word Poetry
    • Themes >
      • Developing Yourself
      • Relationship with Allah
      • Character
      • Preparation for the Akhirah
      • Parents
      • Friendship
      • Humanity and Society
      • Reflections
      • Nature and Weather
      • Marriage and my amazing husband
  • Art
    • Islamic Calligraphy
    • Customised names - Arabic Calligraphy
    • Special Occasions
    • Nature
    • Crafts: Home decor ideas
    • Crafts: Jewellery design
  • History
    • The Revival of Our Sacred Landmarks
    • History Podcasts
    • The magnitude of Islamic History
    • An insight to the Islamic Art of the Abbasid dynasty
    • The history of April Fools Day
    • The history of Valentines
  • Guest writers
    • Katie Quirk
    • Zahra Makeen
    • Jamila Jones
    • Tasnim Arbee
    • Asqarini Hasbi
    • Umm Ruqaiya
    • Suleiman Athman >
      • The Quest of Salvation Part 1 of 3 sequel
      • The Quest of Salvation Part II of 3
      • The Quest of Salvation Part 3 of 3
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    • The Farah Saeed Trust
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Welcome
Salam alaykum brothers and sisters and welcome to the second part of the Rise Up series called Polishing Our Character.
Having good character is an essential requisite of Islam. Now, we all have weaknesses and can never reach the level of perfection. Therefore, improving our character is not a simple task rather it comprises of learning to adapt good morals and manners in our everyday life, monitoring and self-discipline that will change our way of thinking and acting.
Our Beloved Prophet peace and blessings be upon him said
 “The best amongst you are the best in character and manners.” (Al-Bukhari)
So how do we know what a good character is?
Our Prophet peace and blessings be upon him is our perfect model in all aspects as he succeeded in all of his positions in life. Allah the Most High has stated in the Glorious Quran of his salient attributes.
“You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah.”
[Quran 33:21]
He was honest. Patient. Compassionate. Trustworthy. Gracious and many other attributes which formed a magnetic attraction to anyone around him. He ensured he perfected anything he does and encouraged his companions, may Allah be pleased with them to be the best they could be.
Once a person who hated the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him because of his message and placed faecal matter in the path where the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him used to go pass. The Prophet peace and blessings be upon him would see it until one day he did not see it. He thought this was strange and asked about the person who used to perform this vile action. He found out that the man was ill and went to visit him. The man was so touched that he believed in the message that Muhammad peace and blessing be upon him was giving.
This emphasises that we should continuously be nice to people even those who dislike us wherever you are. This is being kind-hearted. You do not need to know someone to be kind.
Also, help people as much as you can and never turn away a person who asks you for help because what you should want for yourself, you should want for others. However, sometimes you have to be careful especially in a work environment where some people who see you helping others actually take things the wrong way and think you want to dictate or show off which is why it is always best to be cautious too.
Make a habit of saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ – manners do not cost anything. Why do you think parents are determined on teaching their children this because it is part of the fitrah meaning natural inclination.
Another attribute that the Prophet peace and blessing be upon him had was his truthfulness and keeping his promises. Our Prophet peace and blessings be upon him said:
‘Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. And a man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person. Falsehood leads to al-fujur [wickedness, evil-doing], and al-fujur leads to the (Hell) Fire, and a man may keep on telling lies till he is written before Allah, a liar.’ [Al-Bukhari]
Now one may question, why should I be honest, when people even lie to your face.
One may also ask, for instance, I keep my promises and if someone told me something, I would not create a domino effect, but why can’t someone keep something confidential and love to gossip?
I myself came to a stage where I said I got to keep my barrier up and being too soft like butter will lead you to continuous disappointments. Be like a beach, when the sea i.e. people come to shore, welcome them and when the sea goes away remain in your position. Give with a good intention. Advice people sincerely. Accept that you’re a human and make error. Be brave. No that nothing is hidden from Allah and He knows what is in your heart, there are two duas/supplication to recite:
The Prophet peace and blessings be upon him used to say: ‘Oh Allah, I ask you for good health, chastity, trustworthiness, good manners and to be content with destiny.’ [Al-Bukhari]
The Prophet also used to supplicate: ‘Oh Allah! I seek refuge in You from reprehensible manners, deeds and whims.’ [At-Tirmidhi]
So overall, during this blessed month of Ramadan, we need to try and germinate a good moral code to wash and rinse our heads and try to teach ourselves to improve our character as fasting and prayer will not guarantee us Paradise. No matter how much we have been disappointed, no matter how much we give and arrows with fire has been thrown at us, we should never give up and lose hope. Always remember that we have Allah. We have our family. We have many blessings that Allah bestowed upon us. As the generations grow and we meet all types of people we need to develop a more positive approach and polish our character always and adapt just like a chameleon but never forget who you are and your values.
Anything good is from Allah and anything bad is from myself and shaytan.

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