Al-Buraq in the explanation of the ethics system

Authored by Mukhtar bin Al-Arabi Al-Shinqiti Praise of Amir bin Muhammad Bahjat 07 Al-Buraq in explaining the poem on morals In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Introduction All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, who divided sustenance and made good manners His noble attribute, so the Master of creation, Muhammad, peace be upon him, rose to the highest heights of it, and his Lord, Glorified and Exalted be He, chose him and granted him the best of it. He said: "And indeed, you are of a great moral character" [Al-Qalam: 4]. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him, who was purified by good manners, and whose light illuminated the horizons, and upon his family and righteous companions. After: It pleased me, as it pleased many virtuous people, the poem on good manners, which was adorned by the joy of its author and composer, the virtuous Sheikh Amir Bahjat. May Allah accept our effort and his. When I saw the youth’s interest in it, I sought Allah’s guidance to prepare a simple explanation that clarifies its principles and beautifies its chapters, after students of our dear school memorized it and recited it. Especially since morals are the pinnacle of the Shariah, the heart of its enchanting core. May Allah have mercy on Professor Mustafa Sadiq Al-Rafi’i, who said: If I were asked to summarize the philosophy of Islam in two words, I would say it is: steadfastness in morals. And good manners are honorable enough that Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He, praised them in the master of all creation, Muhammad, peace be upon him, saying: "And indeed, you are of a great moral character" [Al-Qalam: 4]. The Prophet, peace be upon him, also spoke about their importance, saying: "The most common reason people enter Paradise is piety of Allah and good manners" (1). He also said: "Indeed, a man reaches the degree of the one fasting and praying because of his good manners" (2). Al-Buraq in explaining the poem on morals The poet said: The nations are only morals; as long as they remain, they stay, If their morals go, they perish. And another said: The rectification of your affairs depends on morals, So, strengthen the soul with morals. Men are judged by wealth, and among the greatest of blessings is good manners, as the poet Hafiz Ibrahim, may Allah have mercy on him, said: If you are blessed with a praiseworthy trait, It has chosen you, for Allah divides the sustenance. People’s share varies: some wealth, some knowledge, and others noble manners. In this, I have limited myself to mentioning one or two verses from the Noble Qur'an about each moral trait, along with a simple commentary, and perhaps some elegant poetry. I did not prolong it, wishing it to serve the sheikhs and the sons and daughters of Muslims, so they may memorize it, and it be a help, a provision, a strong fortress, and a support. And I ask Allah to make it sincere for His Face, and to keep away from any shortcomings. Amin.