fazilatlarni

Fazilatlar is a term used in Uzbek to denote virtues, moral excellence, or merits. It refers to desirable qualities that guide human conduct, promote social harmony, and are valued in both religious and secular contexts.

Etymology: The word fazilat comes from Arabic faḍl meaning favor, merit, or virtue. In Uzbek, fazilatlar is formed with the plural suffix -lar. The term has entered Uzbek through Persian and Arabic scholarly and religious literature and is common in moral and educational discourse.

In Islamic ethics: Fazilatlar constitute a core element of character. They are qualities to cultivate through learning and practice, often described as dispositions that help a person live righteously and contribute to the well-being of others. They are discussed alongside moral faults (kamchiliklar) in sermons, homilies, and educational writings.

Examples and cultivation: Typical fazilatlar include honesty, generosity, patience, justice, humility, gratitude, and self-control. They are understood to be attainable through habit, reflection, and adherence to shared ethical norms, reinforced by family, community, and religious teaching.

See also: ethics, virtue ethics, moral education. Fazilat (singular) refers to a single virtue, while fazilatlar denotes multiple virtues.