Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

'Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak explained good character, and then he said: "It is a smiling face, doing one's best in good, and refraining from harm."

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever has a speck of pride (arrogance) in his heart, shall not be admitted into Paradise. And whoever has a speck of faith in his heart, shall not be admitted in to the Fire.'" He...

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"A man shall remain exalting himself until he is written among the tyrants, so that he suffers from their afflictions."

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"They (meaning the people in general) told me that I was proud, while I rode a donkey, wore a cloak, and I milked the sheep. And the Messenger of Allah said to me: "Whoever does these, then there is no...

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"Nothing is heavier on the believer's Scale on the Day of Judgment than good character. For indeed Allah, Most High, is angered by the shameless obscene person."

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"Nothing is placed on the Scale that is heavier than good character. Indeed the person with good character will have attained the rank of the person of fasting and prayer."

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"Taqwa of Allah, and good character." And he was asked about that for which people are admitted into the Fire the most, and he said: " The mouth and the private parts."

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"It is enough sin for you that you never stop disputing."

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"Do not argue with your brother, do not joke with him, and do not make a promise, only to not fulfill it."

Jami' al-Tirmidhi

"A man sought permission to enter upon the Messenger of Allah while I was with him, so he said: 'What an evil son of his tribe, or brother of his tribe.' Then he admitted him and spoke with him. When...