One high level of faith is 'Al Taqwa' which means avoiding evil, warding oneself off evil. Evil in this context might be equalised with whatever is Haram (forbidden action/thing by Allah). Muslims who reach that level of faith are called 'Al Mutaqeen', those are the kind of believers whom their faith manifests itself on their deeds, so who are they?
"Who believe in the Unseen, and establish worship, and spend of that We have bestowed upon them;
And who believe in that which is revealed unto thee (Muhammad) and that which was revealed before thee, and are certain of the Hereafter." Quraan 2:3-4
الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالْغَيْبِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلاةَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنفِقُونَ
وَالَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ وَمَا أُنزِلَ مِن قَبْلِكَ وَبِالآخِرَةِ هُمْ يُوقِنُونَ
البقرة - الآيات ٣-٤
What is the force behind their faith?
They are certain of the Hereafter, they know there will be a judgment day, they know there's a punishment and reward. Probably, like a good civilian who doesn't commit crime because he knows that he might get caught, then will be judged and punished--the only difference is that 'Al Mutaqeen' know for sure that they will get caught, because the judge (The Creator) is the witness, so there's no way out!
What does Allah say about them?
"These depend on guidance from their Lord. These are the successful." Quraan 2:5
أُوْلَئِكَ عَلَى هُدًى مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ وَأُولَئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ
البقرة - الآية ٥
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