Ten signs of man of complete intelligence

Bismillah

The ten signs of a person with complete intelligence, known as a man of kamil aql, are as follows:

1. Humility: They do not possess arrogance or pride.
2. Guidance: They walk steadfastly on the path of righteousness.
3. Contentment: They are satisfied with whatever provisions Allah SWT has bestowed upon them.
4. Generosity: They are not miserly when it comes to spending in the way of Allah SWT, be it money, food, clothes, or any other possessions.
5. Humbleness: Rather than seeking worldly ranks or fame, they value and prefer humility.
6. Preference for Humility: They choose to be faqeer and miskeen (humble and ascetic) rather than seeking honor and respect. Prophet Muhammad SAW used to pray, ‘O Allah, let me die among the miskeen.’ Miskeen here refers to preferring a humble life without being consumed by a desire for name and fame.
7. Lifelong Learner: They remain dedicated students of knowledge throughout their lives and never hesitate to seek knowledge. They consider it a form of prosperity to admit when they lack understanding and ask for guidance.
8. Giving Counsel: When someone seeks their advice or knowledge, they do not hesitate or withhold it.
9. Humility in Good Deeds: They consider the good deeds of others, no matter how small, as significant, while viewing their own numerous deeds as negligible.
10. Equality: They see people as falling into two categories in this world: the good and superior, and the evil and wretched. When they encounter someone superior, they are filled with yearning and desire to become righteous like them. Conversely, when they encounter someone wretched, they believe that even that person may possess hidden goodness that can overcome their evils. They do not look down upon anyone.

When a person possesses these qualities, their intelligence becomes complete (kamil aql), leading them to attain high status in both this world and the hereafter. They become individuals who are devoted to Allah SWT, seeking His mercy and Paradise. May Allah SWT grant all of us these qualities. Ameen, ameen, thumma ameen.