An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
12. Islamic Character
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“Pay a labourer his wages before his sweat is
dried.”
(IBN MAJAH,
SUNAN)
PRAYING FOR WRONG-DOERS
A drunkard was once brought before the Prophet,
who gave orders that he should be whipped. When
the man had left,” some of those present fell to
cursing him and praying that God should lay him
low. “Do not give voice to such sentiments,” said
the Prophet. “Do not join forces with Satan against
your brother. You should rather say: ‘Lord, forgive
him; Lord guide, him.’ ”
(IBN JARIR)
TO CURSE A MUSLIM IS A GREAT SIN
Salmah ibn Akwah says that in the days of the
Prophet, if anyone was heard cursing his Muslim
brethren, he would be considered to have entered
one of the gates of mortal sin.
(AL-TABARANI)
