TeachingKey Arabic expressionPractical meaning
DeliberationالْأَنَاةُConsider facts before acting
Noble characterغِرٌّ كَرِيمٌAvoid deceit and remain fair-minded
Avoiding injusticeالظُّلْمُDo not violate others' rights
Humilityالْبَادِي بِالسَّلَامِDo not let pride prevent a greeting
A useful distinction: deliberation governs how we decide; sincere character governs how we intend; justice governs what we owe others; humility governs how we regard people. These qualities support one another.