Comments on: 7 Vital Characteristics of a Man

By: Al

Al — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:02:12 +0000

To borrow from Robert Heinlein, I think this sums up Manhood effectively “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” And I would add that an unshakeable dedication to faith, family and future give purpose to this.

By: simo

simo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:34:15 +0000

Imam al-Qushayri [22] (rahmatu’Llahi ‘alayh) summaries what the nature of positive masculinity is. In Arabic this is called muru’a or manliness. Conceptually, manliness is closely related to futuwwa or chivalry. Imam al-Qushayri says in his famous Risala,

“The root of chivalry is that the servant strive constantly for the sake of others. Chivalry is that you do not see yourself as superior to others. The one who has chivalry is the one who has no enemies. Chivalry is that you be an enemy of your own soul for the sake of your Lord. Chivalry is that you act justly without demanding justice for yourself. Chivalry is [having]… beautiful character.” [23]

By: leonides

leonides — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:35:11 +0000

…………… THE true MAN makes THE family BETTER,,“““““?????>>>>>>

By: Parinya Wannarak

Parinya Wannarak — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:47:57 +0000

That’s made us man and better man … :D

By: zane

zane — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:20:04 +0000

this wont get you very far in the world. the strong survive,but the ruthless prosper. better to be the latter.