This is an explanation of part of Surat-ul-Qalam.

1. ‫الرحمن‬‫هللا‬ ‫بسم‬‫الرحيم‬
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful,
the Most Gracious

3. Reason For Revelation
• This surah is also called Surat “Noon”.
• This surah is counted as surah revealed in Makkah because
the beginning verses from 1 to 16 and verses 51 and 52
were revealed in Makkah. It is related that 17-50 were
revealed in Madinah.

5. TRANSLATION
• 1. Nun.
• [These letter (Nun) is one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none
but Allah (Alone) knows its meaning].
• By the pen and what the (angels) write (in the Records of men).
• 2. You (O Muhammad ) are not, by the Grace of your Lord, a
madman.
• 3. And verily, for you (O Muhammad ) will be an endless reward.
• 4. And verily, you (O Muhammad ) are on an exalted standard of
character.
• 5. You will see, and they will see,
• 6. Which of you is afflicted with madness.
• 7. Verily, your Lord knows better, who (among men) has gone
astray from His Path, and He knows better those who are guided.

10. Good & Bad Character Of
a Person
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most
Merciful.

11. Where Can We Find the Best Model of Good Character?
How do I know what a good character is? Look at the prophet
salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. He is the perfect example of good
character, Allah says about him: You have indeed in the Messenger
of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is
in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of
Allah. [Quran, 33:21]
A Good Muslim’s Character

12. Perfection in All You Do
• The main attribute of the Prophet’s character was perfection; he
strove for perfection in everything he did. When someone would
speak to him, he would turn around fully to talk. When he shook
hands, he was the last one to let go. When speaking with him, he
was never the first to look away. From people who used to bury
their own babies alive to the most compassionate, caring persons–
he brought out the best in all his companions.
• Likewise we should try to perfect anything we do, no matter how
small the deed!

13. Five Practices With Which to Adorn
Your Character for the Sake of Allah
1. Be truthful.
Feel it: Speaking the truth is not always easy, especially if it can get
you into trouble. But think about this: you’ll feel much better after
you’ve told the truth— even if the consequence is blame or
punishment— because you did something for the sake of Allah.
• Motivate yourself: The Prophet said: Truthfulness leads to
righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. And a man keeps
on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person. Falsehood
leads to al-fujur [wickedness, evil-doing], and al-fujur leads to the
(Hell) Fire, and a man may keep on telling lies till he is written before
Allah, a liar. [Al-Bukhari]

14. 2.Keep your promises.
You’re defined by your actions, not your words.
• Feel it: We don’t really intend to break promises, yet so many things we
promise are not happening. Especially with loved ones we tend to just
say things and never do them, because ‘they are family anyway.’ For
example promising to help your little sister with her homework. These
little things all count in the sight of Allah, so ask yourself this: am I
trying hard enough to keep every promise I make to anyone?
• Motivate yourself: Allah says: Oh you who believe! Why do you say that
which you do not do? Most hateful it is in the sight of Allah that you
say that which you do not do. [Quran, 61:2-3].

15. 3.Be trustworthy.
 Scenario: Your friend tells you about a personal problem and asks you not to
tell anyone. You meet with another friend and it just all comes out.
• Feel it: Are you considered trustworthy? When we say Allah is the most
trustworthy, we realize that He will never let us down, will never leave our
sides.
• Motivate yourself: The Prophets of Allah were all trustworthy people and Allah
declared the trustworthiness of those who were doubted by there people, for
example Prophet Hud: I but fulfill towards you the duties of my Lord’s mission:
I am to you a sincere and trustworthy adviser. [Quran, 7:68] Learn from the
prophets and practice daily developing the habit of being trustworthy, not just
in some situations. Accept responsibility and then fulfill it. When others trust
you, do not betray their trust.

16. 4.Be a sincere adviser.
Do you know you can gain Paradise by the mercy of Allah by
helping two people resolve their differences?
• Feel it: It’s so easy to just fire up an argument between two people
by joining in and saying bad things about the other. But is this
honorable? No! One of the best manners is to advice people
sincerely and help them to get back together.
• Motivate yourself: Allah says: The believers are but a brotherhood.
So make reconciliation between your brothers, and have Taqwa of
Allah so that you may receive mercy. [Quran, 49:10]

17. 5.Give with a clean heart.
One day you’re walking on the street and you’re stopped by a homeless
person asking you for money for food. You either ignore him or her
completely and think this person is not “real” or that they won’t really
buy food. You might even wonder why this person doesn’t even have a
job like the rest of us.
• Feel it: Does thinking like this make you feel better? Wouldn’t it feel
better to just give something for the sake of Allah and maybe ask him
or her to buy food with it? Or buy something to eat and just give this?
• Motivate yourself: The lesson is here to never turn away a person who
asks your help—this was the character of our beloved Prophet!

18. A Special Trait
• One of the beautiful traits of a Muslim is bravery. When it comes to watching the scariest
movies, doing the most extreme sports etc. we are being brave! But what about being
brave for our deen? Anas bin Malik said: The Prophet was the best of the people, and he
was the most generous of the people, and the bravest of the people. [Al-Bukhari, Muslim]
• His courage can be seen in the way he told the Quraysh about Islam, how he was on the
battlefield in the cause of Allah.
You and me are all in need of some level of courage in order to establish our deen in our
daily lives!
• So here’s a special dua the Prophet made: ْ‫ال‬ َ‫ن‬ِ‫م‬ َ‫ك‬ِ‫ب‬ ُ‫ذ‬ ْ‫و‬ُ‫ع‬َ‫أ‬ ْ‫ي‬ِّ‫ن‬ِ‫إ‬ َّ‫م‬ُ‫ه‬ّ‫ل‬‫ل‬َ‫ا‬،ِ‫ل‬ْ‫س‬َ‫ك‬ْ‫ال‬ َ‫و‬ ، ِ‫ز‬ْ‫ج‬ِ‫ع‬
‫ا‬َ‫ذ‬َ‫ع‬ ْ‫ن‬ِ‫م‬ َ‫ك‬ِ‫ب‬ ُ‫ذ‬ ْ‫و‬ُ‫ع‬َ‫أ‬ َ‫و‬ ، ِ‫ل‬ْ‫خ‬ُ‫ب‬ْ‫ال‬ َ‫و‬ ، ِ‫م‬ َ‫ر‬َ‫ه‬ْ‫ال‬ َ‫و‬ ، ِ‫ْن‬‫ب‬ُ‫ج‬ْ‫ال‬ َ‫و‬َ‫ن‬ْ‫ت‬ِ‫ف‬ ْ‫ن‬ِ‫م‬ َ‫ك‬ِ‫ب‬ ُ‫ذ‬ ْ‫و‬ُ‫ع‬َ‫أ‬ َ‫و‬ ، ِ‫ْر‬‫ب‬َ‫ق‬ْ‫ال‬ ِ‫ب‬ِ‫ة‬
ِ‫ت‬‫ا‬َ‫م‬َ‫م‬ْ‫ال‬ َ‫و‬ ‫ا‬َ‫ي‬ْ‫ح‬َ‫م‬ْ‫ال‬
• O Allah, I seek refuge in You from weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice,
anxiety and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from the torments of grave, and I seek
refuge in You from the trials and tribulations of life and death. (Al-Bukhari, Muslim]

19. Two dua’s for good manners
• Dua for good manners: The Prophet used to say: ‘Oh Allah,
I ask you for good health, chastity, trustworthiness, good
manners and to be content with destiny.’ [Al-Bukhari]
• Dua to seek protection from bad manners: The Prophet
used to supplicate: ‘Oh Allah! I seek refuge in You from
reprehensible manners, deeds and whims.’ [At-Tirmithi]

20. • Allah (S.W.T) said in surat Al-Imran, (Verse
110), what can be translated as, "You are
the best of peoples ever raised up for
mankind, you enjoin Al-Ma'ruf and forbid Al-
Munkar, and you believe in Allah…"

21. A Bad character of a disbeliever or evil Muslims
• We can say, without doubt that, lying is one of
the most evil characteristics, of which all religions
and systems of ethics warn against and which man's
innate common sense (Fitrah) agrees that it is
wrong.

22. The prohibition of lying.
1. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
 “It is only those who believe not in the Ayah (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons,
signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, who fabricate falsehood, and it is they who are
liars."
• [al-Nahl 16:105]
• Ibn Kathir said:
 “Then Allah tells us that His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
is not a fabricator or a liar, because only the most evil of people who do not believe
in the signs of Allah, the kafirs and heretics who are known amongst the people for
telling lies, tell lies about Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him). The Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
was the most truthful of people, the most righteous, the most perfect in knowledge,
action, faith and certain belief. He was known amongst his people for his truthfulness;
none of them doubted that, to such an extent that he was known amongst them as
‘al-Ameen (the trustworthy) Muhammad.’

23.  So, when Heraclius, the ruler of Rome, asked Abu Sufyan about the
characteristics of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him), one of the things he asked was, ‘Did you ever accuse him of
lying before he said what he said?’ He said, ‘No.’ Heraclius said: ‘If he
refrained from telling lies about people he would not go and tell lies about
Allah’
2. It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings
of Allah be upon him) said: “The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he
speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is
entrusted with something, he betrays that trust.”
• (Narrated by al-Bukhari, 33; Muslim, 59)

24. Greed vs. Contentment
• "Excess and wastefulness lead to greed, and greed has three consequences:" The
First is dissatisfaction. As for dissatisfaction, it destroys endeavor and enthusiasm for
work, and causes the dissatisfied person to complain instead of giving thanks, and
makes him lazy. Such a person abandons possessions which though few in number are
licit and seeks possessions which are illicit and free of trouble. And he sacrifices his
self-respect on that way, and even his honor. The Second Consequence of Greed is
disappointment and loss. The greedy person drives away what he wishes for, is found
disagreeable, and is deprived of assistance and help. He even confirms the saying:
'The greedy person is unsuccessful and suffers loss.' The Third Consequence: Greed
destroys sincerity and damages actions in regard to the Hereafter. For if a God-
fearing person suffers from greed, he will desire the regard of others.
• Excess and wastefulness leads to lack of contentment. And lack of contentment
destroys enthusiasm for work; it causes laziness, opens the door to complaining about
life, and makes the dissatisfied person complain continuously.