An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
5. Piety
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TRUE RELIGION BRINGS ABOUT RADICAL
CHANGES IN ONE’S LIFE
Abu Hurayrah tells of how the Prophet addressed
these words of wisdom to him: “Abu Hurayrah, be
abstemious, and you will be the most devout of
men. Be content with what you have and you will
be the one most thankful to God. Desire for others
what you desire for yourself, and you will be a man
of faith. Be good to your neighbour and you will be
a true Muslim. Laugh less, for too much laughter
deadens the heart.”
(IBN MAJAH
SUNAN)
REPENTANCE IS TO BE ASHAMED OF WHAT
ONE HAS DONE
“Shame is the stuff of repentance,” said the Prophet.
HAVE DEALINGS WITH MEN AS IF THEY WERE
DEALINGS WITH GOD
One day when Abu Masud Badari was beating his
slave with a stick, he suddenly heard a voice behind
him, calling him by name. According to Abu
Masud, he was so furious that he failed to recognize
