We can summarize the teachings of Islam about the Muslim character succinctly in the following:

Be truthful; don’t be dishonest.

Be humble; don’t be arrogant.

Be moderate; don’t be excessive.

Be clean; don’t be corrupt.

Be reserved; don’t be garrulous.

Don’t be boastful; be soft-spoken.

Don’t be unmindful of others; be loving and solicitous to them.

Don’t be harsh; be considerate and compassionate.

Don’t be insulting and disrespectful to people; be polite and helpful.

Don’t be selfish and miserly; be generous and charitable.

Don’t swear, don’t curse; be refined and gentle in speech.

Don’t be bitter and resentful; be cheerful and magnanimous.

Don’t be greedy; be content, be grateful for what one has.

Don’t be irritable and morose; be cheerful and pleasant.

Don’t be lustful; be chaste and pure.

Don’t be absent-minded; be alert.

Don’t be graceless; be dignified and decent.

Don’t be hypocritical; be sincere and straightforward.

Don’t be cynical or pessimistic; be optimistic and hopeful.

Don’t be doubtful and wavering; be confident and deep in faith.

Don’t be materialistic; be spiritually oriented.

Don’t lose heart or be desperate; always have faith in Allah’s mercy.

Don’t be negligent to your duties; be diligent and vigilant.

Don’t be forgetful of the innumerable blessings of God; be thankful to Him and constantly pray to Him:
*{All praise is to Allah, the Lord of the worlds!}*