Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: Which people are the best? He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: "Those who are the best in character."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Usamah bin Sharik (may Allah be pleased with him), he says: We were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in such a manner as if birds were sitting on our heads; none of us was speaking. Suddenly, some people came and asked: Who among His servants is most beloved to Allah Almighty? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Those who have the best character."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) that Sayyiduna Mu'adh bin Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) intended to travel and said: O Messenger of Allah! Advise me with some counsel. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him." He said, O Prophet of Allah! Give me more advice. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Whenever you do an evil deed, immediately follow it with a good deed." He said, O Prophet of Allah! Give me further advice. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Remain steadfast and make your character good."

Sayyiduna Mu'adh bin Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) sent me to a people. I said: O Messenger of Allah! Advise me. He (peace be upon him) said: "Spread salam (greetings of peace), feed (others), have as much modesty before Allah as you have before a member of your household, when you commit a sin then (to remove its effect) immediately do a good deed, and improve your character as much as you are able."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Among the believers, the most complete in faith are those who are best in character, who are humble, who love others and are loved by them. And there is no good in a person who neither loves others nor is loved by them."

Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The most complete believer in terms of faith is the one who is best among them in character, and indeed good character reaches the rank of fasting and prayer."

Sayyiduna Sahl bin Sa’d (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:“Indeed, Allah Almighty is kind, He loves kindness and high morals, and He dislikes bad morals.”

Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Indeed, a person, due to good character, attains the ranks of one who stands in prayer at night and fasts during the day."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Indeed, a person, due to his good character, attains the rank of one who stands (in prayer) at night and endures thirst in the heat of the day (by fasting)."

Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) says: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: "A Muslim who is steadfast on the right path, due to his excellent temperament and good character, attains the rank of one who fasts abundantly and stands (in prayer) for long periods with the verses of Allah."