Morality is a base for humans’ relations with other humans as well as with Allah, other creatures and environment. One of the distinct features of Islam, which is a faith of tawhid, is the value it puts on moral principles. The main goal of Islam is to build a healthy society composed of faithful people with good morals, and a peaceful world.

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) was known as Muhammad al-Amin (the Trustworthy) in Makkah due to his good morals even before prophethood, and in this regard he said “I was sent to complete the best of morals.”²⁹ He notified people of the principles of belief along with the principles of morality from the first days of his prophethood, which shows the strong connection between belief and morality in Islam.

Islam requires people to live with good morals in every field and moment of life. Because the path to being close to Allah and gaining His consent passes through getting along well with people and making no compromises on morals. As stated in the many hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad: Allah shows mercy to those who show mercy to other people; Allah forgives and protects those who forgives people and do not expose their secrets; Allah bestows more blessings upon those who offer people food; and Allah helps those who help people in need. However, Allah also punishes those who maltreat people, violate the rights of others, expose their mistakes, and behave stingily toward the guests, travelers and relatives. Therefore, good morality in Islam concerns and shapes the individual relations as well as the relation between Allah and His servants.

The Muslim character possesses such virtues as justice, mercy, love and respect towards other creatures due to the creator, humbleness, generosity, trustworthiness, truthfulness, diligence, hospitality, solidarity, and cooperation. According to Islam, what makes people happy both in the world and in the Hereafter is belief, good morals, and sincere worships.