Characteristics and traits of believers in the Quran.

 Characteristics of believers in the Quran

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Characteristics of Believers in the Quran

The Quran describes believers (mu’minūn) as those who sincerely submit to Allah, follow His guidance, and embody righteousness in their character and actions. Here are some key characteristics of true believers according to the Quran:

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1. Firm Faith in Allah and the Unseen

• They have unwavering belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and the unseen.
• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:2-3):
  "This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah—who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them."

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2. Humility in Worship

• True believers are humble in their devotion and prayers.
• Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:1-2):
  "Certainly will the believers have succeeded: They who are humble in their prayer."

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3. Love and Trust in Allah

• Their hearts are filled with love for Allah, and they put their trust in Him in all circumstances.
• Surah Al-Anfal (8:2):
  "The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, their hearts become fearful, and when His verses are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely."

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4. Establishing Regular Prayer (Salah)

• They are consistent in their prayers and perform them with sincerity.
• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:277):
  "Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds and establish prayer and give zakah will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve."

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5. Spending in Charity (Zakah and Sadaqah)

• They willingly give charity and help those in need.
• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:274):
  "Those who spend their wealth [in Allah’s way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly—they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve."

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6. Patience and Perseverance in Trials

• They remain patient during hardships and trust in Allah’s wisdom.
• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:155-156):
  "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient—who, when disaster strikes them, say, 'Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.'"

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7. Forgiveness and Avoiding Anger

• They control their anger and forgive others.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:134):
  "Who spend [in the cause of Allah] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people—and Allah loves the doers of good."

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8. Truthfulness and Honesty

• They speak the truth and act with integrity.
• Surah Al-Ahzab (33:70-71):
  "O you who have believed, fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice. He will [then] amend for you your deeds and forgive you your sins."

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9. Avoiding Sins and Immorality

• They keep away from falsehood, immorality, and idle speech.
• Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:3):
  "And they who turn away from ill speech."

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10. Fulfilling Promises and Trusts

• They are responsible and fulfill their commitments.
• Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:8):
  "And they who are to their trusts and their promises attentive."

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11. Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil

• They promote righteousness and prevent wrongdoing.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:110):
  "You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah."

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12. Having Good Manners and Kindness

• They show good character, respect, and kindness to others.
• Surah Al-Furqan (25:63):
  "And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace."

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13. Seeking Knowledge and Wisdom

• They continuously seek knowledge to strengthen their faith.
• Surah Az-Zumar (39:9):
  "Say, 'Are those who know equal to those who do not know?' Only those who possess intellect take heed."

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14. Fear of Allah and Hope in His Mercy

• They balance fear of Allah’s punishment with hope in His mercy.
• Surah Al-Mulk (67:12):
  "Indeed, those who fear their Lord unseen will have forgiveness and great reward."

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15. Striving for the Sake of Allah (Jihad al-Nafs & Jihad in Deen)

• They struggle against their inner desires and work for the cause of Allah.
• Surah Al-Hujurat (49:15):
  "The believers are only those who believe in Allah and His Messenger and then do not doubt but strive with their wealth and their lives in the cause of Allah. It is they who are the truthful."

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16. Love for Other Believers and Brotherhood

• They care for one another and maintain unity.
• Surah Al-Hujurat (49:10):
  "The believers are but brothers, so make peace between your brothers and fear Allah that you may receive mercy."

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17. Seeking Forgiveness from Allah

• They frequently repent and ask for Allah’s forgiveness.
• Surah Aal-e-Imran (3:135-136):
  "And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins—and who can forgive sins except Allah?"

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18. Gratitude to Allah

• They acknowledge Allah’s blessings and thank Him.
• Surah Ibrahim (14:7):
  "And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.'"

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19. Being Conscious of the Hereafter

• They constantly think about the consequences of their actions in the Hereafter.
• Surah Al-Hashr (59:18):
  "O you who have believed, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has put forth for tomorrow—and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do."

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20. Ultimate Reward: Paradise (Jannah)

• Allah promises believers eternal success in Paradise.
• Surah Al-Kahf (18:107):
  "Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds—they will have the Gardens of Paradise as a lodging."

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Conclusion

The Quran presents believers as those who have strong faith, engage in righteous deeds, uphold good character, and remain devoted to Allah. Their ultimate reward is Allah’s pleasure and eternal bliss in Paradise.