An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
Table of Contents
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Kindness to animals ...................................................159
Accepting all food without demur............................159
God does not like pride in His servants ...................160
Avoid functions whose sole purpose is ostentation160
To humble oneself is to raise oneself ........................161
The Prophet did not allow his hand to be kissed ....161
Heaping scorn on truth is an act of pride.................161
Sitting among people with no thought for position 162
Having due regard for people who are of no special
importance...................................................................162
The self-belittler is great in the eyes of God.............163
Simplicity of Dress......................................................163
Good manners at meal times .....................................164
What it pleased the Lord to give to His Prophet .....164
The secret of contentment is being happy with what
one has .........................................................................165
The parting of the ways .............................................165
The servants of God must live in humility...............166
