Ahadith

Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: While a man was walking along clad in a mantle in which he took delight, his hair combed, his tread haughty, Allah caused him to be swallowed up. Now, he will continue to struggle and sink in the earth till the Day of Judgment (Bokhari and Muslim). (Al-Qalam 6, Aal-e-`Imran 136)

Salamah ibn Akwa‘a relates that the Holy Prophet said: A man continues to behave haughtily till he is counted among the arrogant and is afflicted with that with which they are afflicted (Tirmidhi). (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)

Anas relates that the Holy Prophet was the best behaved of all people (Bokhari and Muslim). (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)

Anas relates: I have never felt any velvet or silk softer than the palm of the Holy Prophet, nor have I smelt any fragrance more agreeable than the smell of the Holy Prophet. I served him for ten years. He never said: Ugh! to me; nor did he say of anything I had done: Why did you do it? or, of anything I had not done: Why did you not do thus and thus? (Bokhari and Muslim). (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)

Sa‘ab ibn Jassamah relates: I presented a wild ass to the Holy Prophet but he declined it. When he perceived my disappointment in my face he said: I have declined it as I have assumed the pilgrim’s garb (Bokhari and Muslim). (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)

This hadith is the same as No. 593. (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)

Abdullah ibn Amr ibn ‘As relates that the Holy Prophet did not indulge in loose talk, nor did he listen to it. He used to say: The best of you are those who have the best character (Bokhari and Muslim). (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)

Abu Darda‘ relates that the Holy Prophet said: Nothing will be heavier in the balance of a believing servant on the Day of Judgment than good behaviour. Allah abhors one who is given to loose talk (Tirmidhi). (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)

Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet was asked: What is that the pursuit of which would admit a person to Paradise? He answered: Being mindful of one’s duty to Allah and good behaviour. Then he was asked:" What is that indulgence in which would push a person into the Fire? He answered: The mouth and genitals (Tirmidhi). (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)

Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: The most perfect of believers in respect of their faith are those whose behaviour is most excellent and the best of you are those who behave best towards their wives (Tirmidhi). (Aal-e-`Imran 136, Al-A`raf 201, Ash-Shura 45)