Islam As It Is
Islamic Character
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deed. In so doing, you will right whatever wrong
you have done.” This can take various forms. It can
mean asking for forgiveness, praying for the one
who has been wronged, giving him a present by
way of making amends, speaking well of him to
others or generally acting as his well-wisher.
THE PEOPLE OF PARADISE
According to the Quran Paradise will be free of idle
talk and sinful speech. There shall be no lying, no
false accusations, and no denigration of others.
There will be the most sublime feeling of peace and
goodwill, for there will be no ridicule, no abuse, in
short, no remarks which are even to the slightest
degree inappropriate or this to be a reality, it will be
only those who are truly superior in character who
will be ushered through its portals. Paradise is no
place for the low in character. It is a place where
only the noble shall reside.
It is of the greatest importance then to build up a
good character while still in this world, for it is only
those who are possessed of the highest qualities of
character who will be eligible to take up their abode
