Morality And Ethics In Islam

aIslam is a comprehensive way of life and morality is one of the
cornerstones Islam. Morality is one of the fundamental sources of a
nation's strength, just as immorality is one of the main causes of a
nation's decline. Islam has established some universal fundamental
rights for humanity as a whole, which are to be observed in all
circumstances. To uphold these rights, Islam has provided not only
legal safeguards, but also a very effective moral system. Thus,
whatever leads to the welfare of the individual or the society is
morally good in Islam, and whatever is harmful is morally bad.

Given its importance in a healthy society, Islam supports morality and
matters that lead to it, and stands in the way of corruption and
matters that lead to it. The guiding principle for the behavior of a
Muslim is "Al `Amal Assalih" or Virtuous Deeds. This term covers all
deeds, not only acts of worship. The Guardian and Judge of all deeds
is Allah (SWT) Himself.

The most fundamental characteristics of a Muslim are piety and
humility. A Muslim must be humble with Allah and with other people:
"And turn not your face away from people (with pride), nor walk in
insolence through the earth. Verily, Allah likes not each arrogant
boaster. And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and
lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the voice
(braying) of the ass." Muslims must be in controls of their passions
and desires.

A Muslim should not be vain or attached to the ephemeral pleasures of
this world. While most people allow the material world to fill their
hearts, Muslims should keep Allah (SWT) in their hearts and the
material world in their hand. Instead of being attached to the car and
the job and the diploma and the bank account, all these things become
tools to make us better people.

"The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will
prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart" [Quran: 26:88-89]