How Must We Conduct Ourselves Towards
Other People?
Allah prohibits people from being arrogant, lying, mocking others
and being proud. Being honest and modest are traits with which Allah is
pleased.
Some people often live under the influence of people around them.
If they have wicked friends, they may be negatively influenced by them.
But a person who believes in Allah and acknowledges that He constantly
sees him never swerves from right action, no matter how compelling the
conditions may be. He becomes a good example to those who are
dishonest and prone to mischief.
Allah loves steadfast people. The term "steadfastness" in the Qur'an
is not limited to being steadfast in the face of ordeals, but means being
steadfast at every moment of one's life. The steadfastness of a person who
has faith does not change according to people or events. For instance, a
person with little fear of Allah may be good to someone from whom he
expects to derive benefit, but fail to demonstrate this praiseworthy
attitude consistently. Once he feels his interests are at stake, he may
abruptly change. A person of faith, however, meticulously avoids
misconduct. He responds to everyone with excellent manners and is
committed to keep doing so, no matter what the conditions are or what
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