An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
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An oath is an oath .......................................................174
Halting in one’s steps on hearing the Qur’an ..........175
Truth should be unclouded by prejudice .................176
Appreciating criticism................................................178
Delivering justice regardless of rank ........................178
Public speaking and public silence ...........................179
Answer, but do not rebuke ........................................180
No response to vain words ........................................182
Refraining from derision............................................182
Holding one’s tongue: the key to righteousness......183
Never expressing disdain for food............................184
Answering criticism calmly .......................................184
Deferring to the better-informed...............................185
Speaking with caution................................................186
Criticise freely, but avoid wrangling ........................187
Criticise constructively. Avoid unjust accusation ...187
A sign of true learning: the ability to take criticism 188
