Practical Hajj Guide

Good Moral Character

Dear Muslim, know that you will be rewarded greatly by Allaah for being good, kind, helpful and humble towards your fellow pilgrims.

Allaah says:

(which means): “... And lower your wing (i.e. show kindness) to the believers” (15:88)

And in the authentic hadeeth we find: “and from the best of you is he who is best in moral character”. (al-Bukhaari and Muslim)

And the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The most beloved of people to Allaah are those who benefit others the most, and the most beloved of deeds to Allaah is to bring happiness to a Muslim or relieve a hardship for him or pay off a debt for him or satisfy his hunger. And it is more beloved to me that I spend the time with a fellow Muslim with needs than spending a month in I’itikaaf (seclusion) in this masjid. Whoever holds back his anger, Allaah will conceal him (i.e. his faults), and whoever controls his rage while being able to act on it if he so willed, Allaah will fill his heart with contentment on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever remains with his fellow Muslim who has a need until he satisfies it, Allaah will make his feet firm on the day when feet will slip, and bad moral character spoils good deeds like vinegar spoils honey.” (at-Tabaraani)