Good character

Honesty, mercy, neighbours, parents and controlling anger. 18 hadith.

1. Love for your brotherNone truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.Anas ibn MalikSahih al-Bukhari 13, Sahih Muslim 45
2. The best of youThe best people are those with the best character.Abdullah ibn AmrSahih al-Bukhari 3559
3. Heaviest on the scaleNothing is heavier on the scale than good character.Abu ad-DardaJami' at-Tirmidhi 2002, Sunan Abi Dawud 4799
4. The most complete faithThe most complete believers have the best character.Abu HurairahSunan Abi Dawud 4682, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1162
5. Say good or keep silentA believer speaks good or stays silent.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 6018, Sahih Muslim 47
6. Safe from his tongue and handA Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand others are safe.Abdullah ibn AmrSahih al-Bukhari 10, Sahih Muslim 40
7. The neighbour's rightHe does not believe whose neighbour is not safe from his harm.Abu ShuraihSahih al-Bukhari 6016
8. True strengthThe strong one controls himself when angry.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 6114, Sahih Muslim 2609
9. Make things easyMake things easy, not hard; give good news, do not drive people away.Anas ibn Malik and Abu MusaSahih al-Bukhari 69, Sahih Muslim 1734
10. Allah looks at heartsAllah looks at your hearts and deeds, not your looks or wealth.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 2564
11. Allah is beautifulAllah is beautiful and loves beauty; arrogance is rejecting truth.Abdullah ibn Mas'udSahih Muslim 91
12. Mercy for mercyWhoever does not show mercy to people is not shown mercy by Allah.Jarir ibn AbdullahSahih al-Bukhari 7376, Sahih Muslim 2319
13. Your mother, then your motherThe person most deserving of your good company is your mother.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 5971, Sahih Muslim 2548
14. Thanking peopleWhoever does not thank people has not thanked Allah.Abu HurairahSunan Abi Dawud 4811, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1954
15. Dua for your brotherA prayer for a brother in his absence is answered, and an angel says: and for you the same.Abu ad-DardaSahih Muslim 2732
16. Follow a bad deed with a good oneFear Allah, follow a sin with a good deed, and treat people well.Abu Dharr and Mu'adh ibn JabalJami' at-Tirmidhi 1987
17. Be mindful of AllahGuard Allah's commands and He will protect you.Abdullah ibn AbbasJami' at-Tirmidhi 2516
18. True wealthReal wealth is a contented heart.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 6446, Sahih Muslim 1051