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'''Innamā buʿithtu li-utammim makārim al-akhlāq''' (Arabic: {{ia|إِنَّمَا بُعِثْتُ لِأُتَمِّمَ مَکَارِمَ الْأَخْلَاق}}, lit: I was sent to complete the nobilities of character), is a [[hadith]] from the [[Prophet (s)]], in which he states the purpose of his [[Bi'tha|prophetic mission]] as the perfection of [[Ethics (Akhlaq)|moral virtues]]. The hadith states, "I was sent to complete the nobilities of character." This hadith is commonly referred to as the "Hadith Makarim al-Akhlaq" (Hadith of the Nobilities of Character). It is often cited to emphasize the importance of morality in [[Islam]], as the Prophet's (s) mission was centered on its completion and teaching.
'''Innamā buʿithtu li-utammim makārim al-akhlāq''' (Arabic: {{ia|إِنَّمَا بُعِثْتُ لِأُتَمِّمَ مَکَارِمَ الْأَخْلَاق}}, lit: I was sent to complete the nobilities of character), is a [[hadith]] from the [[Prophet (s)]], in which he states the purpose of his [[Bi'tha|prophetic mission]] as the perfection of [[Ethics (Akhlaq)|moral virtues]]. The hadith states, "I was sent to complete the nobilities of character." This hadith is commonly referred to as the "Hadith Makarim al-Akhlaq" (Hadith of the Nobilities of Character). It is often cited to emphasize the importance of morality in [[Islam]], as the Prophet's (s) mission was centered on its completion and teaching.


The hadith is cited in both [[Shiite|Shi'a]] and [[Sunni]] sources, and there are similar hadiths with varying phrases. Due to the frequency of this theme in hadiths, some scholars believe that it reflects "[[al-tawatur al-ma'nawi]]" (the frequent transmission of the meaning, even if the exact words differ).
The hadith is cited in both [[Shi'a]] and [[Sunni]] sources, and there are similar hadiths with varying phrases. Due to the frequency of this theme in hadiths, some scholars believe that it reflects "[[al-tawatur al-ma'nawi]]" (the frequent transmission of the meaning, even if the exact words differ).


In various hadiths, moral virtues or nobilities of character are believed to include qualities such as [[patience]], [[gratitude]], [[Ghayra|protection of one's family]], [[contentment]], [[courage]], [[Silat al-Rahim|maintaining ties with relatives]], [[modesty]], and having a good temperament.
In various hadiths, moral virtues or nobilities of character are believed to include qualities such as [[patience]], [[gratitude]], [[Ghayra|protection of one's family]], [[contentment]], [[courage]], [[Silat al-Rahim|maintaining ties with relatives]], [[modesty]], and having a good temperament.


==Significance==
==Significance==
The hadith "I was sent to complete the nobilities of character" emphasizes the mission of the Prophet (s) to perfect and teach moral virtues.<ref>Ḥākimī and others, ''Ḥayāt'', vol. 6, p. 675.</ref> This hadith, also known as the Hadith of Makarim al-Akhlaq (Nobilities of Character)<ref>ʿĀrifī nīyā, Muḥammadī, ''Barrasī-yi dalālī-yi ḥadīth-i Makārim al-akhlāq'', p. 138.</ref> or the Hadith of Tatmim (Completion),<ref>Hādī, ''Makārim al-akhlāq; Pajūhishī pīrāmūn-i Riwāyat-i tatmīm-i Makārim al-akhlāq'', p. 314.</ref> was transmitted from the [[Prophet (s)]].<ref>Ṭabrisī, ''Majmaʿ al-bayān'', vol. 10, p. 500.</ref> It is frequently cited to highlight the significant objective of the [[Bi'tha|prophetic mission]] to perfect and impart moral virtues,<ref>Narāqī, ''Miʿrāj al-saʿāda'', p. 107; Makārim Shīrāzī, ''Tafsīr-i nimūna'', vol. 24, p. 379.</ref> underscoring the central role of morality in [[Islam]].<ref>ʿAlī Nijād, ''Tafāwut-i Makārim-i akhlāq bā maḥāsin-i al-akhlāq'', p. 6.</ref>
The hadith "I was sent to complete the nobilities of character" emphasizes the mission of the Prophet (s) to perfect and teach moral virtues.<ref>Ḥākimī and others, ''Ḥayāt'', vol. 6, p. 675.</ref> This hadith, also known as the Hadith of Makarim al-Akhlaq (Nobilities of Character)<ref>ʿĀrifī nīyā, Muḥammadī, ''Barrasī-yi dalālī-yi ḥadīth-i Makārim al-akhlāq'', p. 138.</ref> or the Hadith of Tatmim (Completion),<ref>Hādī, ''Makārim al-akhlāq; Pajūhishī pīrāmūn-i Riwāyat-i tatmīm-i Makārim al-akhlāq'', p. 314.</ref> was transmitted from the [[Prophet (s)]].<ref>Ṭabrisī, ''Majmaʿ al-bayān'', vol. 10, p. 500.</ref> It is frequently cited to highlight the significant objective of the [[Bi'tha|prophetic mission]] to perfect and impart moral virtues,<ref>Narāqī, ''Miʿrāj al-saʿāda'', p. 107; Makārim Shīrāzī, ''Tafsīr-i nimūna'', vol. 24, p. 379.</ref> underscoring the central role of morality in [[Islam]].<ref>ʿAlī Nijhād, ''Tafāwut-i makārim-i akhlāq bā maḥāsin-i akhlāq'', p. 6.</ref>


==Various Interpretations of the Hadith==
==Various Interpretations of the Hadith==
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==Distinction between Nobilities of Character and Excellences of Character==
==Distinction between Nobilities of Character and Excellences of Character==
In certain versions of the Hadith of Makarim al-Akhlaq, including [[al-Shaykh al-Tusi|al-Shaykh al-Tusi's]] version, the term "excellences of character" (mahasin al-akhlaq) is also mentioned alongside the nobilities of character.<ref>Ṭūsī, ''al-Amālī'', p. 596.</ref> [[Muhammad Taqi Falsafi]] (1917-1998), a Shi'a religious orator, points out that no specific criteria are mentioned in the hadiths for distinguishing between moral nobilities and moral excellences.<ref>Falsafī, ''Sharḥ wa tafsīr duʿā-yi makārim al-akhlāq'', vol. 1, p. 197.</ref> However, based on the instances attributed to each in the hadiths, it can be inferred that excellences of character refer to moral attributes such as being good-tempered towards people, which are praiseworthy in religion and align with one's personal desires as well,<ref>Falsafī, ''Sharḥ wa tafsīr duʿā-yi makārim al-akhlāq'', vol. 1, p. 198.</ref> as they pertain to social ties and interactions with others.<ref>ʿAlī Nijād, ''Tafāwut-i Makārim-i akhlāq bā maḥāsin-i al-akhlāq'', p. 6.</ref> On the other hand, moral traits such as [[Controlling Anger|suppressing one's anger]], which require a struggle with or at least disregarding [[Al-Nafs al-Ammara|one's personal desires]], can be considered as nobilities of character.<ref>Falsafī, ''Sharḥ wa tafsīr duʿā-yi makārim al-akhlāq'', vol. 1, p. 198.</ref>
In certain versions of the Hadith of Makarim al-Akhlaq, including [[al-Shaykh al-Tusi|al-Shaykh al-Tusi's]] version, the term "excellences of character" (mahasin al-akhlaq) is also mentioned alongside the nobilities of character.<ref>Ṭūsī, ''al-Amālī'', p. 596.</ref> [[Muhammad Taqi Falsafi]] (1917-1998), a Shi'a religious orator, points out that no specific criteria are mentioned in the hadiths for distinguishing between moral nobilities and moral excellences.<ref>Falsafī, ''Sharḥ wa tafsīr duʿā-yi makārim al-akhlāq'', vol. 1, p. 197.</ref> However, based on the instances attributed to each in the hadiths, it can be inferred that excellences of character refer to moral attributes such as being good-tempered towards people, which are praiseworthy in religion and align with one's personal desires as well,<ref>Falsafī, ''Sharḥ wa tafsīr duʿā-yi makārim al-akhlāq'', vol. 1, p. 198.</ref> as they pertain to social ties and interactions with others.<ref>ʿAlī Nijhād, ''Tafāwut-i makārim-i akhlāq bā maḥāsin-i akhlāq'', p. 6.</ref> On the other hand, moral traits such as [[Controlling Anger|suppressing one's anger]], which require a struggle with or at least disregarding [[Al-Nafs al-Ammara|one's personal desires]], can be considered as nobilities of character.<ref>Falsafī, ''Sharḥ wa tafsīr duʿā-yi makārim al-akhlāq'', vol. 1, p. 198.</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==
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*ʿĀrifī nīyā, Ḥusayn and Muḥammadī, Muslim. ''Barrasī-yi dilālī-yi ḥadīth-i Makārim al-akhlāq bā tamarkuz bar sākhtār wa adabīyyāt-i ān''. In ''Faṣlnāma-yi Pajūhishnāma-yi akhlāq'' 14 - 53 (1400 Sh).
*ʿĀrifī nīyā, Ḥusayn and Muḥammadī, Muslim. ''Barrasī-yi dilālī-yi ḥadīth-i Makārim al-akhlāq bā tamarkuz bar sākhtār wa adabīyyāt-i ān''. In ''Faṣlnāma-yi Pajūhishnāma-yi akhlāq'' 14 - 53 (1400 Sh).
*ʿĀrifī nīyā, Ḥusayn and Muḥammadī, Muslim. ''Barrasī-yi sanadī-yi ḥadīth-i Makārim al-akhlāq''. In ''Nashrīyya-yi Ḥadīth wa Andīsha 30 (1399 Sh).
*ʿĀrifī nīyā, Ḥusayn and Muḥammadī, Muslim. ''Barrasī-yi sanadī-yi ḥadīth-i Makārim al-akhlāq''. In ''Nashrīyya-yi Ḥadīth wa Andīsha 30 (1399 Sh).
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