An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
9. Manners In Society
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WORSHIPPING GOD AND LIVING IN
HARMONY WITH OTHERS
Abu Hurayrah records the Prophet as saying:
“There are three actions which are especially
pleasing to God: worshipping Him and
acknowledging none as His peer; adhering
firmly to your faith in God and letting nothing
divide you; remaining well-intentioned towards
those who are responsible for your affairs.”
NOT ACTING ON SUSPICION
The Prophet said: “When your suspicions are
aroused, do not attempt to get at their root.”
CONFIRMING THE TRUTH OF STATEMENTS
AT THEIR SOURCE
Abu al-Aliyah, one of the generation which
succeeded that of the Prophet’s companions,
tells of how, when in Basrah (Iraq’s capital at
that time) they used to hear statements which
were attributed to the Companions, but that in
order to be certain of their authenticity, they
would travel to Madinah to hear them from the
