An extract taken from Shaykh Saalih Al 'Uthaymeen's book Makaarim ul Akhlaaq
First: By contemplating on the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger: One should look up the texts that show the virtue of the particular noble characteristic that he wishes to characterize himself with. This is since when a believer sees some texts that praise a characteristic or action, he implements them. [4]
The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) indicated this when he said: "The example of a good companion and an evil companion is like that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith. The seller of musk either sells you (perfume), gives you free samples or you get a pleasing smell from him. As for the example of an evil companion - such as a blacksmith - he either burns your clothes or you get a nasty smell from him." [5]
Second: He should accompany those who are known for having good manners whilst staying far away from those who possess bad manners and poor actions. This is such that he turns this companionship of his into an educational institute that assists him in (his goal of) obtaining good manners. The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A man is upon the religion of his close friend, so let each of you look into whom he takes as a close friend." [6]
Third: He should reflect on the consequences that come as a result of having bad manners. This is since a person with bad manners is despised. A person with bad manners is forsaken. A person with bad manners is always talked about in a bad way. So when one comes to realize that bad manners will lead him to all of this, he will then keep away from it.
Fourth: He should always en vision an image of the Prophet's (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) manners and how he (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would humble himself before the creation, being kind to them, forgiving to them and patient with their harm. So if a person visualizes the Prophet's character and the fact that he was the best of mankind and the greatest of those who worshipped Allaah, he will then perceive a low image of himself and at this point the influence that arrogance has over him will be shattered and this will cause him to have good manners.
Shaykh Saalih Al 'Utaymeen rahimuallaah
Makaarim-ul-Akhlaaq (pg. 32-35)
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First: By contemplating on the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger: One should look up the texts that show the virtue of the particular noble characteristic that he wishes to characterize himself with. This is since when a believer sees some texts that praise a characteristic or action, he implements them. [4]
The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) indicated this when he said: "The example of a good companion and an evil companion is like that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith. The seller of musk either sells you (perfume), gives you free samples or you get a pleasing smell from him. As for the example of an evil companion - such as a blacksmith - he either burns your clothes or you get a nasty smell from him." [5]
Second: He should accompany those who are known for having good manners whilst staying far away from those who possess bad manners and poor actions. This is such that he turns this companionship of his into an educational institute that assists him in (his goal of) obtaining good manners. The Prophet (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A man is upon the religion of his close friend, so let each of you look into whom he takes as a close friend." [6]
Third: He should reflect on the consequences that come as a result of having bad manners. This is since a person with bad manners is despised. A person with bad manners is forsaken. A person with bad manners is always talked about in a bad way. So when one comes to realize that bad manners will lead him to all of this, he will then keep away from it.
Fourth: He should always en vision an image of the Prophet's (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) manners and how he (sallAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would humble himself before the creation, being kind to them, forgiving to them and patient with their harm. So if a person visualizes the Prophet's character and the fact that he was the best of mankind and the greatest of those who worshipped Allaah, he will then perceive a low image of himself and at this point the influence that arrogance has over him will be shattered and this will cause him to have good manners.
Shaykh Saalih Al 'Utaymeen rahimuallaah
Makaarim-ul-Akhlaaq (pg. 32-35)
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تَبَارَكَ الَّذِي نَزَّلَ الْفُرْقَانَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ لِيَكُونَ لِلْعَالَمِينَ نَذِيرًا"
"Blessed be He who sent down the Furqaan (Qur'an) to His slave Muhammad that he may be a Warner to the Mankind".
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