What is Islam's perspective on the essence of goodness? Is goodness inherent in individuals or is it acquired through consistent good actions?

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What is Islam's perspective on the essence of goodness? Is goodness inherent in individuals or is it acquired through consistent good actions?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

Goodness does not necessarily inheritance but come through consistent good actions. Many prophets had bad children e.g. son of Prophet Noah while many bad persons had good children.

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