I was Sent to Complete the Nobilities of Character: Difference between revisions

The term "makarim" is the plural form of "makrama," which means nobility and greatness. "Makarim al-akhlaq" refers to the nobilities of character or virtuous traits. In sources of hadith, there are numerous narrations from the Infallibles (a) that discuss moral virtues, wherein specific traits are described as exemplifications of noble moral character. In his book, ''[[al-Kafi]]'', [[al-Kulayni]] cites a hadith from [[Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] which refers to the nobilities of character as adornments of the prophets, urging people to acquire them. The hadith then mentions ten attributes as instances of noble moral traits: [[certainty]], [[contentment]], [[patience]], [[gratitude]], continence or self-restraint, [[good temper]], [[generosity]], protection of one's family, [[courage]], and [[chivalry]]. Another hadith cited in the same book mentions other instances of nobilities of character, such as not coveting what others possess, truthfulness, returning entrusted items, maintaining ties with relatives, showing hospitality towards guests, providing food for the needy, compensating for favors done to us, observing the rights of neighbors, and observing the rights of friends. It is also stated that modesty is the fundamental source of all nobilities of character.