One of the core principles of Islam is husn ad-dhann—having a good opinion or thinking well of others. The word husn derives from hasan, which means good, and ad-dhann refers to one’s assumptions or opinions. Together, husn ad-dhann means to think positively about others, while its opposite, su ad-dhann, refers to harbouring negative assumptions or bad opinions. In the society at the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), he sought to foster a harmonious, loving, and caring community built on mutual trust and cooperation. Husn ad-dhann was a cornerstone of......

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