An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
14. Unity
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WORSHIP, UNITY AND GOOD INTENTIONS
According to Abu Hurayrah, the Prophet
enumerated three things required of man by God;
that he should give Him his undivided worship;
that he should hold fast to His rope without
becoming divided from his fellowmen; that he
should be well-intentioned towards one whom God
has entrusted with control of his affairs.
(Muslim,
Sahih)
A similar tradition has been recorded by Jubayr ibn
Matam. While on a pilgrimage, the Prophet
delivered a sermon in Mina in which he mentioned
three virtues, which the believer would unerringly
translate into action: sincerity for the sake of God
alone; good intentions towards rulers; firm
adhesion to the Muslim community.
KEEPING CONTENTION OUT OF RELIGIOUS
AFFAIRS
After the Treaty of Hudaybiyah, peace was
established and people were able to travel freely
on the highroads of Arabia. In the month of Dhu
