Continually seeking knowledge until death
True knowledge does not mean obtaining a degree or diploma that will let one earn an income and guarantee a good standard of living, after which one turns away from learning and does not explore the treasure of knowledge any further; true learning means that one continues to read and study, increasing one's learning day by day, following the words of the Quran. Allah (SWT) said: “But say, O my Lord! Advance me in knowledge.” (Qur’an 20:114)
Muslim reports from Ibn Mas'ud (RA) that the Prophet (SAAS) said: “No one who has even a weight of pride in his heart will enter Paradise.” A man asked him, “What if he likes his clothes and shoes to look good?” (Meaning, is this counted as pride?) The Prophet (SAAS) said: “Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. Pride means denying the truth and looking down on other people.”
Good appearance
The true Muslim takes good care of his clothes, so you will see him presenting a pleasant appearance, without being extravagant. He is pleasant to look at and meet and does not annoy people with his careless, disheveled appearance. He always checks himself before he goes out to meet people, and he makes himself look good, in moderation, for the Prophet (SAW) used to make himself look good in front of his companions, as well as in front of his family.