An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
4. Sincerity
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HE WHOSE HEART IS FREE OF HATE WILL
ENTER HEAVEN
Sitting with his companions one day, the Prophet
said: “There is a man coming from the hills just now
who will be the one of the Companions of the
Garden.” Just then, this Muslim appeared, and they
greeted him and asked him what superior virtue his
actions had that the Prophet had promised him
Paradise. “Nothing in particular,” replied the man.
“The only point, I can think of is that I bear no
grudge against any Muslim.”
REFORMING OTHERS AND BEING READY TO
BE REFORMED ONESELF
The following is part of the address delivered by Abu
Bakr on being elected Caliph: “My people, your
affairs have been entrusted to me, although I am no
better than you. The weak among you to me, will be
the strongest until I have ensured that they receive
what is rightfully theirs. The strong among you I will
look upon as the weakest, until I have made sure that
they pay their due. I am just like anyone of you.
When you see that I am proceeding correctly, follow
me; and when you see me waver, set me straight.
