 The Quran describes Muhammad as being 'on exalted quality of character' () and refers to him as 'an excellent example' () which ultimately means that the religious and moral examples, set by Muhammad, are to be followed and cultivated by the Muslims in order to construct a morally good character.Muslim moralists have discussed the ethico-religious importance of having a good character as well as the ways of acquiring it.Imam Birgivi, a 16th-century Muslim scholar and moralist, says that 'To cure yourself of a bad feature of character is an obligation'.