Ethics in Islam: Its Sources, Nature, and Importance in Society

Abstract

Islam is a comprehensive religion for human life, suitable for all times and places, guaranteeing every nation and class. It benefits the state, society, and individual alike. There is no goodness or security for the world except through it. In its view, the moral mission is most necessary. Therefore, we see that morality is one of the most important pillars and foundations upon which the system of human life is based. There is no doubt that the moral level of a nation is the measure of its civilization and the foundation for building its society. Some of our scholars have spoken comprehensively in which they explained the reality of good character. They said: It is for a man to be very shy, rarely harmful, very righteous, truthful of tongue, few in speech, much in action, few in error, little inquisitive, pious and upright, dignified and patient, content and forbearing, gentle, harsh and transparent, neither a curser nor a slanderer, nor a backbiter nor hasty or persecuting, nor conceited or envious, cheerful and cheerful, loving for God's sake and hating for God's sake, being pleased for God's sake and becoming angry for God's sake. You see that good morals in Islam have occupied a prestigious position and have taken up a large space in its rulings And his teachings, this may appear in the urging and emphasis on adhering to them and his emphasis on adorning oneself with them, and his call to devoid of their opposites. Noble morals are considered a sign of the perfection of faith and a characteristic of the believer and the goal of his message and mission. A man’s goodness is not measured by his prayers and fasting alone, but rather his morals and character must be considered.