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Muslims are invited to keep a justly balanced way of living in their conduct:
Thus have We made of you an Umma justly balanced.' 2: 143
Eat and drink and do not exceed, for God does not love those who do things in excess.' 7: 31
And be moderate in your pace, and lower your voice; of the harshest of sounds is the braying of the ass.' 31: 19
And walk not exultant in the earth; for indeed you cannot rend the earth, nor can you stretch to the height of the mountains.' 17: 37
Do not turn your cheek in scorn toward people, nor walk in pertness in the land. Verily, God does not love each braggart boaster.' 31: 18
And the servants of the Beneficent are those who walk humbly upon the earth, and when the ignorant ones address them the speech they say: "Peace".' 25: 63
When a greeting is offered you, meet it with a better greeting, or at least return it, for God takes account of all things.' 4: 86
O you who believe, avoid suspicion as much as possible: for suspicion in some cases is a sin.' 49: 12
And spy not on each other.' 49: 12
Nor speak ill of each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? No, you would abhor it and fear God: for God is oft-Returning and a Merciful.' 49: 12
Woe to every scandal-monger and backbiter.' 104: 1
O you who believe, if a wicked person comes to you with any news, ascertain the truth, lest you harm people unwittingly, and afterwards become full of repentance for what you have done.' 49: 6
Worship you God, and join not any partner with Him: and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbours who are near, neighbours who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer, and what you right hands possess: for God does not love the arrogant, the vainglorious.' 4: 36
No misfortune can happen on earth or to yourselves but is recorded in the decree before We bring it into existence: That is truly easy for God: in order that you may not despair over matters that pass you by, nor exalt over favours bestowed upon you. For God does not love any one who is vainglorious boaster.' 57: 22-23
Islam: Code of morality: Moderation, equilibrium and good conduct
