Strive for excellence by gaining knowledge & understanding; Avoid being two faced; Focus on becoming better Muslims through learning more about our faith instead; Have a deep hatred for leadership .

This hadith by Abu Hurairah speaks about excellence in Islam through knowledge and understanding. It states that those who were excellent during the time of ignorance, or Jahiliyyah, can also be excellent in Islam if they gain knowledge and understanding of their faith. The best among them will have a deep hatred for leadership, while the worst will be double-faced individuals who present themselves differently to different people. This hadith encourages us to strive for excellence by gaining knowledge and understanding of our faith so that we may become better Muslims. It also warns us against being two-faced as this is seen as one of the worst traits a person can possess according to Islamic teachings. Furthermore, it teaches us not to seek positions of power or authority but rather focus on becoming better Muslims through learning more about our faith instead.