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Speaking about kindness in Islamic teachings, we cannot overlook the role of the Quran<\/a>. The Quran itself has various names to refer to kindness, including al-Hasanah, al-Khair, al-Ma’ruf, al-Maslahah, and al-Birr. While they all generally imply kindness, each has its specific meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n From Nawwas bin Sam’an from the Prophet s.a.w, he said: <\/span>“Kindness is good character, and evil (sin) is something that troubles your soul, and you dislike people knowing about it.” <\/span><\/i>(Narrated by Imam Muslim)<\/span><\/p>\n The diverse names used in the Quran to mention goodness are unique because of the underlying meanings. For instance, the use of the name al-Hasanah refers to everything perceived as good, based on conscience. Al-Khair stands for everything liked and beneficial. Al-Ma’ruf refers to goodness related to obedience and submission to Allah SWT. Meanwhile, Al-Mashlahah leans toward goodness related to nature and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Quran guides humanity toward good character<\/a>, as reflected in the use of the term al-Birr for genuine goodness, illustrating the integrity of intellect, feelings, and determining what is right and wrong. This encompasses and integrates all goodness from various dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\n As mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:177:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c<\/span><\/i>Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets; who give charity out of their cherished wealth to relatives, orphans, the poor, \u02f9needy\u02fa travellers, beggars, and for freeing captives; who establish prayer, pay alms-tax, and keep the pledges they make; and who are patient in times of suffering, adversity, and in \u02f9the heat of\u02fa battle. It is they who are true \u02f9in faith\u02fa, and it is they who are mindful \u02f9of Allah\u02fa.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n The essence of al-Birr in this verse is faith and righteous deeds. Al-Birr is not just goodness; it is a name encompassing all goodness. Whether in creed, worship, or the pinnacle seen in noble character.<\/span><\/p>\n There are numerous benefits to doing acts of kindness. It is not only felt by the recipient but also by the one doing the good. Besides receiving great rewards, doing good deeds has transformative effects on individuals and others, including being more grateful, having a peaceful heart, enhancing happiness, strengthening social relationships<\/a>, reducing stress, and serving as an investment in righteous deeds. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nKindness in the Quran<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Benefits of Doing Acts of Kindness<\/strong><\/h2>\n