Narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Indeed, a person attains the rank of one who stands in prayer at night and fasts during the day through good character.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / مسائل الأخلاق الحسنة وما يتعلق بها / 9159
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حديث صحيح لغيره، أخرجه ابوداود: 4798 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 25013 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 25527»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Whoever adopts good character (husn al-akhlaq) thinks that the easiest deed is to have good character and to interact with people in a pleasant manner. However, the situation is such that the majority of the people of Islam have no awareness whatsoever of the requirements of good character.