The secret of peace and tranquility in Islam
Skip to content Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter Home About Contact Volunteer Donate Support ¿Por qué Islam? Call Us Today! 877-WHY-ISLAM Previous Next The Secret to a Tranquil Soul 7 min read View Larger Image By Amira Esseghir Importance of Self Improvement in Islam Islam is a way of life that teaches Muslims to focus on bettering themselves by following the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and the teachings of the final prophet, Muhammad, peace be upon him (pbuh). Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) once said, “Truly I was sent as a Prophet for the purpose of perfecting human character.” This prophetic tradition defines a very important aspect of Islam: self improvement through spiritual and physical purity. An old Arab proverb aptly states: “The one who lacks something cannot give it to others.” This saying establishes the fact that in order for one to spread “good” in terms of his or her character, manners, words, or actions, he or she must first strive to possess it. One should not