Strengthen Your Faith Through Good Character

Your Character Reflects Your Faith

The most perfect believer in faith is the one with the best character.

Volume 2: Chapter 11: Number 1162

At-Tirmidzi. (2008). Sunan Al-Tirmithi. Translated by Haytham Kreidly.

We often hear people claim to have faith, yet their behavior actually hurts others. True faith, however, will always shine through good character. Remember, Allah doesn't judge by how we look, but by our hearts and what we do.

Doing Good Brings Peace and Health People who continue doing good despite having to sacrifice or face difficulties, as well as those who regularly perform acts of kindness toward others, tend to have better mental health. Moreover, for those who actively engage in good deeds, their physical health is also better maintained and their risk of experiencing depression is lower.

Negative Behavior Affects the Body and Mind

Negative behaviors such as lying, cheating, stealing, and dishonesty can directly affect health. The impacts include increased heart rate and breathing, elevated blood pressure, high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, more sensitive skin, and decreased function in certain parts of the brain. All of these affect the mind, brain, and body, and if prolonged, can have detrimental effects on overall health.

Illustration of the effects of bad character on the human body increasing cortisol and heart rate.

In Surah An-Nisa: 36, Allah says: " Be kind to parents, relatives, orphans, the poor, near and distant neighbors, close friends, travelers, and those bondspeople in your possession."

In Surah Al-Qashash: 77, Allah says: "And do good to others as Allah has been good to you."