Purification of the Heart
” The Dīn of Islam is based on the foundation of good character and places a lot of value to it. There are many Qur’ānic verses and countless Ahādīth in praise of good conduct. In like manner, many Hadīth collections contain Ahādīth wherein bad character is disliked and abhorred. The following statement of Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‛alayhi wa sallam is sufficient to demonstrate the high position of good character. He said: I have been commissioned [as a Prophet] to perfect good character. He also made the following supplication to Allāh ta‛ālā: O Allāh! Beautify my character just as you beautified my appearance ”
