In the Name of Allah; Most-Merciful, Most-Compassionate.
Chivalry could be defined in a multitude of ways; what follows
in an attempt to describe chivalry from an Islamic perspective
and with a few examples - as explained and taught by our
scholars, may Allah preserve them. Chivalry is an internalized
power or strength possessing insight that reacts in order to
give victory to Truth. Sincerity is its final goal, good
character is its guide, mercy is its inward aspect and bringing
about change is its outward manifestation. Anything that does
not combine all of these attributes is not chivalry. It is the
ability to differentiate intentions; to know when a decision is
made for personal reasons and that which is done for the Truth.
Chivalry is the ability to bring about positive change to the
self and society based on truth and for the sake of truth. Blind
power is not chivalry; insight is required for self-correction,
even in the case of mistakes. Demonstration of power is not its
goal or method, except when use