Distinguishing features of a Momin

Hadhrat Ali (May Allah be well pleased with him) said:

 

A Momin is intelligent, whose face is fresh, but his heart is full of sorrow.

 

He considers his Nafs (self) to be the most debased of all.

 

He frightens His Nafs with those things that perish and inclines it to everything that is good.

 

He does not have any malice for anyone nor jealousy.

 

He neither abuses anybody nor reveals anybody’s flaws.

 

He considers his reverence to be undesirable.

 

He remains silent most of the time and is busy in remembrance of Allah Ta’ala.

 

He is patient, thankful to Allah Ta’ala, worried to the point of sorrow about himself and happy with his penury.

 

He is rarely hurt.

 

He is very soft when angry.

 

His love is true.

 

His promise is strong.

 

He is opposed to his wishes, merciful with his subordinates.

 

He does not busy himself with useless things.

 

He spends a lot, but not wastefully.

 

He is very merciful on the creation of Allah.

 

He helps the old.

 

He does not rend anyone’s veil.

 

He conceals secrets.

 

If he sees any good in anybody, he mentions it and if he sees anything wrong, he hides it.

 

If one anyone slips up, he forgives them.

 

He accepts excuses.

 

He thinks good of people and is away from distrust.

 

If he makes friendships, it is for the sake of Allah.

 

He does not avenge any evil done to him.

 

His forgiveness dominates his enmity.

 

He obeys Allah and is always pleased with what He wills.

 

He wishes good for people privately and publicly.

 

His hopes are less.  He is content with whatever he gets.

 

If anybody rebels against him, he is patient.

 

He is a follower of the past good people and is the Imam of those who come after him.