Comments on: 7 Vital Characteristics of a Man

By: zeus

zeus — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:54:14 +0000

what makes a man is his hair on his back

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.

By: John

John — Fri, 07 May 2010 01:07:06 +0000

@John

Those are great additions. When I think of all the men I want to be like, to a one, they were authentic, honest, and passionate. Of the list above, some of the greatest men I’ve known were lacking many departments but still great men.

@Dale

I’d argue that Senators have none of these traits and presidents have all of them. Politics is the very antithesis of what it is to be a man (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington).

By: elisha baya(kenya)

elisha baya(kenya) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:02:40 +0000

I think what really defines a man is derived from the childhood experiences, family beliefs and exposure. From my personal experience, i think the challenges i went through in my childhood have really defined alot about me and have in one way or the other made me who i am today.

A man is what he decides to be.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:24:32 +0000

What about – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

I still remember that from my Boy Scout days.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:30:23 +0000

Awesome post, I have to spend more time on developing some of these qualities…. Thanx