Islam As It Is
Islamic Society
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another and then destroy his reputation. So is
pronouncing someone guilty on the basis of
suspicion or hearsay, without sufficient evidence to
prove his guilt. Delving into the secrets of others is
also disallowed, for this can be extremely
embarrassing if not downright injurious. Imagine
how we ourselves would feel if all our secrets were
exposed. Should we not, therefore, wish the same
for others as we wish for ourselves? Then the
making of damaging remarks about another, when
he is not there to defend himself, is deemed a
cowardly act of injustice, and, as such, to be es-
chewed at all costs.
The only way in which these social ills may be
eradicated is for people to live in fear of God. It is
only if they are ever conscious that God is watching,
over them, and will call them to account for all their
actions in the Hereafter, that they will acquire the
qualities that make for a good, healthy society.
Their state of awareness will act as a rein on any
excesses they may feel inclined to commit, and will
restrain them from doing any injustice to their
fellow men.
