Principles From Sunnah

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ETHICAL PRINCIPLES FROM THE SUNNAH



CONCEPTs OF MORALITY INISLAM

God is the Creator and Source of allgoodness, truth, and beauty.

Man is a responsible, dignified, andhonorable agent of his Creator.

God has put everything in theheavens and the earth in the serviceof mankind.



Man’s ultimate responsibility is toGod and his highest goal is thepleasure of his Creator.

By His Mercy and Wisdom, God doesnot expect the impossible from manor hold him accountable for anythingbeyond his power. Nor does Godforbid man to enjoy the good things oflife.



ETHICS IN HADITH

Detailed information about Prophet’smoral conductDeals with:◦

Ceremonial◦ Ritualistic◦ Ethical requirements of faithProvides information on:◦ Sayings◦ Action◦ Approvals of the Prophet( pbuh)



Most authentic hadith◦ Imam al Bukhari◦ Imam Muslim

• Biography of can be found in the Sirah:

• Ibn Hisham ( Kitab Sirah Rasulullah)• Ibn Sa’d ( Kitab al -Tabaqat)



Some of the ethical sayings that recuroften in the Traditions and the Sirah

are:◦ The best of you are those who are best in

disposition; who show kindness and whohave kindness shown to them

◦ None of you (truly) believes until hewishes for his brother what he wishes forhimself

◦ Righteousness is good morality andwrongdoing is that which wavers in yoursoul and which you dislike people findingout about



ETHICAL PRINCIPLESINTRODUCED BY SUNNAH

Believe that there is a Divine Power that creates life,preserves it and takes it away. This faith is the sourceand the basis of Islam

“ as if we could see Him” and said, “Allah sees

you al though you cannot see Him” ( Al-Bukhari)

Making humans the central value of the world. ProphetMuhammad taught us that the human is the purpose of

existence“Insu l t ing som eon e is a ll one needs to do to

com mi t a s in .” (Mus lim )



Prophet Muhammad cared most about was honesty andloyalty to justice

“The t rue Musl im is a person w ho d oes no ts land er o ther peop le o r per fo rm bad deeds agains tthem.”

(Al-Bukhari)



Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did not try to find faultwith other people, he did not think to take revenge,he did not ask for anything from anyone, he whodid not reject any gifts or invitations, he cursed noone, he always wished good things for everyone,he always acted as a provider, and he never said “I

have none”, not even once.

“The best of you are those who have the mostexcellent morals”



The Prophet is sure to follow the moderate course – he does not give out so much that he himselfbecomes poor and without anything, nor does hegive out so little that the goodness which he hasbeen given does not reach other people.

“ He is not extravagant, nor is he miserly when he

gives out of his wealth. “

“The best charity is that which is practiced by awealthy person. And start giving first to your

dependents. (Bukhari )”



prophet’s manners andcharacteristics

HumblenessHonesty, Trustworthiness and ReliabilityJustice and FairnessPatientGenerosityCourage



conclusion

All things are permissible in principleexcept what is singled out asobligatory, which must be observed,and what is singled out as forbidden,which must be avoided.

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