Righteousness in the religion of Allah – the Most High – is a matter of the utmost importance, it is linked to the happiness of the servant (of Allah) in this world and in the Hereafter.

Definition of righteousness:

What is this righteousness… that is in question?

So this is how it was explained by the pious predecessors:
– Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “(i.e.), righteousness in commandments and prohibitions.”
- Another (than him) said: "Let man not be cunning like the fox."
– 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Righteousness is to be sincere in the worship of Allah."

And indeed, all these explanations agree that righteousness means moderation on the command of Allah and His Messenger, between extremism and laxity, between exaggeration and laxity, hence the mention of righteousness; and the straight path means the path of moderation.