An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
12. Islamic Character
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THE ACTIONS, WHICH WILL TAKE US TO
HEAVEN
When Anas ibn Malik lay sick, he had some visitors.
“Bring something for our companions, even if it be
just a piece of bread,” said Anas to his maid-
servant, “for I have heard the Prophet say that a
good deed is something which will take one to
heaven.
(
AL-TABRANI
)
COMPASSION FOR ALL CREATURES
The Prophet once passed by a camel that was so
emaciated that there was nothing in between its
belly and its back. “Fear God in your treatment of
these dumb animals,” he said. “Ride them properly
and feed them properly.”
(ABU DAWUD,
SUNAN
)
HOW A PREACHER OF THE WORD OF GOD
SHOULD ACT
Hearing that a prophet had made his appearance in
Makkah, Amr ibn al-Murrah al-Juhani set out for
