It is not possible at all to describe all virtues and vices of morals. Moreover many things have already been narrated. Hence only a few things are described which are the causes of reconstruction or destruction, as a whole, of the nation. But before dealing with these virtues and vices I again want to remind that the main reason for the downfall of Muslims is that their morality is for below the prescribed standard of the Holy Quran and unless they come up and raise themselves their moral standard they cannot compete with the prosperous and enterprising nations of the world.
To act upon moral virtues is the very essence of nobility. The standard of nobility set by Allah is that the more pious the man is, that is , the more fears Allah and acts upon his orders, more noble he is. But nowadays Muslims have set the standard of nobility in imitation of Europe that the richer the persons or bigger the officer more noble he is. This concept has led to untold evils and ills in the society. Therefore, there is an imperative need to change this concept. Now about virtues and vices of morals.
FAVOUR OR MUTUAL HELP
The Holy Quran has dealt with mutual help at several places and it has been ordered to favour those who favour you. It means that the process of mutual help is continuous. Mutual help is the main source of welding the nation and bringing about unity. Mutual help means doing good, and doing good is this that to whom it is done gets some benefit or at least a little peace and happiness. It is to be imagined that a society whose every member is securing comforts for each other, its every member is bound to get his share of benefit and peace, little or more. This will help reduce their difficulties and bring about facilities.Life will become worth living. But it is a pity that nowadays favour is taken as an abuse. Hence many idioms have taken roots which show that favour is a vary bad thing, for example, “My foot, I am not ready to accept his favour”. ” I am not indebted to your father”. It is better to die than to be obliged to anybody. The evil aspect of favour was borne largely as those who favoured started taunting and reproaching though it is meanness. This leads to hatred rather than the feelings of love and affection and instead of benefit it brings about loss. It should well understood that virtue should be for virtue.
SACRIFICE
Sacrifice and generosity are almost the same thing but there is a difference between charity and sacrifice. Charity is this that whatever you have in excess of your need provide also to the needy from it. But sacrifice is that whatever is dear to you and you need it yourself, you give to other needy persons, that is, you prefer to meet the needs of other over your own need. Sacrifice is one of the noblest qualities and one who sacrifices is very dear to Allah. Because of ignorance and downfall of the nation the actual meaning of sacrifice since several centuries has not been known to people as if sacrifice is made it is done at a wrong place and in a wrong way. Since inactivity and indulgence have become common among Muslims many people have adopted this profession. They gather round well-to-do persons and flatter them and often finding an opportunity tell them about their misery and poverty in very effective words and take full advantage of their spirit of sacrifice. Such a sacrifice, instead of benefiting the nation, proves harmful and the army of parasites goes on increasing. Hence sacrifice should be mad only for deserving persons. The best way of sacrifice is that it should be made when collective benefit is achieved.
FULFILLING PROMISE
For national progress and prosperity the habit of fulfilling promise is as essential as other good qualities. The Holy Quran says:” O believers fulfil your promise”(Chapter Ma-i-da). It has been more effectively described in Chapter Bani Israil:”Fulfil your promise. You will be accounted for it on the day of resurrection.” But who believes in Allah and the day of resurrection so that he can care for it?(for detail pls read book)
