What were the pre-Islamic Jahiliyyah practices and customs that Islam affirmed and which remain to this day?
In pre-Islamic Arabia, Arabs were characterized by noble virtues that Islam later affirmed, including: faithfulness to covenants, as stated in the Almighty's words: "and those who fulfill their promise when they promise." And clemency and deliberation, as stated in the Almighty's words: "and those who restrain anger and pardon people," and the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) words to Ashajj Abdul Qais: "Indeed, you possess two qualities that Allah loves: forbearance and deliberation." And generosity and hospitality.
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