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Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Righteous guidance, good demeanor, and moderation are a part 1 of twenty-five parts of prophethood.”
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Note 1
(1) His statement: “righteous guidance and good demeanor”: The essence of the difference between them is that guidance pertains to inner states, while demeanor pertains to outward manners. Thus, they are in the way of conduct like faith and submission in the Shari’ah. Their combination is light upon light, fulfilling the reality. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)