Principles of Islam
38. Promise
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will be moving after a hundred or even a thousand
years. Similarly, we know in advance what the
boiling point of water will be. In this way the entire
universe evinces a predictable character.
Many other virtues come in the wake of the regular
fulfillment of promises. One of these is mutual trust.
In a society where mutual trust exists, there is no
discord and dissension between the people; there is
an atmosphere of confidence and peaceability as
there is no fear of promises being broken.
Readiness to fulfill promises is a commendable trait;
it is
iman
(faith) that makes man the possessor of
this highest of human virtues.
