An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
13. Justice
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appeared on the Prophet’s neck. “O Muhammad,
give me some of God’s wealth which is in your
keeping,” said the man. Quite unaffected by the
man’s rudeness, the Prophet smiled and gave
orders for him to be provided for from the Treasure
according to his needs.
(AL-BUKHARI, MUSLIM)
WHEN THE ELITE PROVE TRUSTWORTHY,
OTHERS FOLLOW SUIT
On receiving the Persian emperor’s precious sword,
his belt, jewels and ornaments, Umar said: “The
men who have handed over these things have
proved themselves truly trustworthy.” “Your own
honesty has had its effect upon your subjects,”
remarked Ali
(IBN JARIR)
PUTTING ALLEGIANCE BEFORE
CONTROVERSY
While on their pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad
and his successors, Abu Bakr and Umar, used to
shorten their prayers to two rakats during their stay
