The balancing act – taqwa of Allah  vs people’s rights
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The balancing act – taqwa of Allah vs people’s rights

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked about the deed which will be foremost to lead a man to Jannah. He replied, “Fear of Allah and the good conduct.” Then he was asked about indulgence which will admit a man to Hell (Fire) and he answered,…

Heavy on the scales…the importance of good character in Islam

Heavy on the scales…the importance of good character in Islam

Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated the Prophet (peace be on him said: عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَا شَيْءٌ أَثْقَلُ فِي مِيزَانِ الْمُؤْمِنِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ مِنْ خُلُقٍ حَسَنٍ  ‘There isn’t anything, which will be put on the scale (on the Day of Resurrection), heavier than good character.”’…