Character
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Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Persevere in acquiring noble moral traits.
Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 4712; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 171 link
Verily Allah Blessed and most High distinguished the Prophet (SAWA) with noble moral traits, therefore examine yourselves and if you find them within yourselves, then praise Allah and beseech Him for an increase in them', then the Imam listed ten of them, 'Conviction, contentment, patience, thankfulness, clemency, excellent character, liberality, self-respect, courage and valour.
Amali al-Saduq, p. 183, no. 8; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 171 link
Verily the servant with an ill nature will be in the lowest reach of Hell.
al-Mahajjat al-Baydha, v. 5, p. 93; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 173 link
It was said to the Prophet (SAWA) that, 'Such and such a woman fasts during the days and stands for prayer during the nights, but she is ill-natured and insults her neighbours with her tongue', the Prophet (SAWA) then said, 'There is no good in her, she is of the people of the Hellfire.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 71, p. 394, no. 63; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 173 link
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