The Four Traits Needed for Completeness
- Date
- August 31st, 2015
- Source
- Sharh Risaalah Akhlaaq Al 'Ulamaa By Imaam Al Aajooree (rahimahullah). Tape: 5 Minute 5:33
- Translators
- Abu 'Abdis Salaam Al Juyaanee
Imaam Ash-Shaafi'ee (rahimahullah) said,
A man is not complete unless he possesses four (traits):
- Religiosity
- Trustworthiness
- Preservation
- Balance
Shaykh 'Abdullah Al Bukhaari (hafithahullah) said,
He will not be complete except with these four:
- Religiosity: Thus, he is truly religious for the sake of Allah.
- Trustworthiness: There is no imaan for the one who has no trustworthiness with him. Trustworthiness (must be displayed) in (both) statements and actions.
- Preservation: Thus that he preserves his religion, his honor, his wealth, his intellect, as well as the honor of the Muslims, their blood, wealth, and religion.
- Balance: How does balance and intelligence point to completion? (It points to completion) because it is from complete manhood (and womanhood).