40 Traits of a Good Man

1. His intentions are righteous

2. He does what he says

3. He stands against evil

4. He remembers Allah

5. He masters fundamentals

6. He never stops learning

7. He learns from experience

8. He stands for the truth

9. He has unimpeachable character

10. He has impeccable manners

11. He is a survivalist

12. He is a medic

13. He looks after himself

14. He values his privacy

15. He has read widely

16. He values his time

17. He is resourceful

18. He is an ascetic

19. He is dependable

20. He has a trade

21. He leads his household

22. He is protective

23. He treats women well

24. He is an involved father and a dutiful son

25. He is a loyal brother

26. He is a leader

27. He is a problem-solver

28. He is just and merciful

29. He is generous

30. He is a masterful communicator

31. He is strategic

32. He is forbearing

33. He is physically fit

34. He is competitive

35. He is a skilled warrior

36. He is brave

37. He is selfless

38. He is a man’s man

39. He is confident

40. He is prepared to die

It may interest you to know that this is also the chapter list of 40 Hadith on Masculinity: How to Be a Good Man. We cover each of these traits in exhaustive detail. And when I say exhaustive, there are 990 citations over 391 pages. If you don’t have a copy yet, get it here.