An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
11. Islamic Values
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“Runaways!” they shouted. “No” said the Prophet;
“they are not runaways but soldiers who will return
to the fight if God wills it so.”
THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING IN ISLAM
Seventy idolaters were taken captive by the
Muslims at the Battle of Badr, some of whom
were unable to pay ransom. It was decided,
therefore, that they should earn their freedom by
teaching ten of the Helpers to write. That was
how Zayd ibn Thabit learned to write, after
which he became the Prophet’s amanuensis. In
later life he learned many other languages
besides Arabic, and it is said that he knew six
languages altogether.
THE CURE FOR ANGER IS SILENCE
Abdullah ibn Abbas records the Prophet as saying:
“When anyone of you becomes angry, he should
remain silent.” This the Prophet repeated three
times.
(AHMAD,
MUSNAD)
