Akhlaq is an Arabic term that refers to the practice of virtue, morality, and good manners and character in Islam. It is the ethics, good conduct, and moral character of a person. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said that the only reason why he was sent was to perfect good Akhlaq. Akhlaq is fundamental to the makeup of mankind and is not just for making faith. Islamic scholars have divided Akhlaq into three categories, and the Prophet came to perfect all three of them:

• Akhlāq between a person and Allah, which includes aspects of faith and theology, such as believing in Allah alone and having tawakkul in Him.
• Akhlāq with the rest of mankind, which covers our dealings with other people, such as being patient, just, and forgiving. It also includes having a clean heart.
• Akhlāq with oneself in a person’s private life. Doing things well or completing tasks with perfection are examples of this category.

Akhlaq is not found in the Quran, but its root – kh-l-q – is shared by khaliq (Creator) and makhluq (creature), which are found throughout the Quran. Akhlaq is a kind of normative ethical system known as "virtue ethics," which is based on "virtues, or moral character," rather than "conceptions of the right (as in Kantian ethics) or the good (as in utilitarianism)". The science of ethics (`Ilm al-Akhlaq) teaches that through practice and conscious effort, man can surpass their natural dispositions and natural uncorrupted state (Fitrah) to become more ethical and well-mannered.

In summary, Akhlaq is an essential aspect of Islamic teachings that emphasizes the importance of good character, morality, and manners in all aspects of life. It is a normative ethical system that teaches people to strive for virtuous behavior and to treat others with kindness, respect, and compassion.