1- For hadiths that warn against negative traits such as rancor, arrogance, ostentation, and envy, and that recommend good akhlaq (moral character) and proper conduct, see their respective sources.
2- In the hadith, it is stated: "Iman (faith) has over seventy branches. The highest of them is the statement 'Lā ilāha illā Allāh' (There is no deity except Allah), and the lowest is removing something harmful from the road. Modesty is also a branch of iman."[1]
The perfection of iman
kamāl (perfection)
is attained
through the maturation
of these
branches
and by adorning oneself with them. The strengthening and perfection of iman occurs through the increase of these qualities, while the weakness of iman is due to the deficiency of these qualities. Even if a person has many deeds, hidden maladies are certainly sufficient to render those deeds void.
Notes
- Reported by al-Bukhari and Muslim in their Sahihs, in the Book of Iman, from Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him).