An Example of Noble Character

good moral character. This command applies to women just as it applies to men. It is obligatory upon you that whenever you speak, it should not be for the sake of falsehood, but for truth. Always speak with fairness. Do not accuse others without reason. Speak only in ways that reflect goodwill towards others. Your words should be used to express truth, not to conceal it. When the truth is presented to you, acknowledge it immediately. Never let lowly speech pass from your lips; your words should always reflect dignity and high human values. Your speech should be filled with humility, decency, gratitude, goodwill, and a readiness to accept the truth. The Quran says: “To whoever does good deeds, man or woman, and is a believer, We shall assuredly give a good life.” (16:97) From this we learn that righteous deeds and good character do not only benefit others—the first and foremost benefit of such actions returns to the individual who performs them. When you speak the truth, you experience a unique kind of spiritual peace. Your personality becomes internally consistent and integrated. When a member of your family hurts you and you forgive them for the sake of God, and instead pray for their well-being, a fountain of compassion begins to flow within you, and its coolness reaches your heart and mind. When your son gets into a quarrel with another child and, in that moment, you take the side of truth rather than showing partiality for your own child,