The worst of guardians is a cruel ruler. Beware of becoming one of them.
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A man asked Muhammad what was the mark whereby he might know the reality of his faith. Muhammad said, 'If thou derive pleasure from the good which thou hast performed and thou be grieved for the evil which thou hast committed, thou art a true believer.' The man said. 'In what doth a fault really consist' Muhammad said, 'when action pricketh thy conscience, forsake it.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
True faith is reflected in one's emotional response to good and evil actions.
This quote emphasizes that a genuine believer derives pleasure from their good deeds and feels remorse for their wrongdoings. It suggests that awareness and conscience about one's actions are vital indicators of true faith, and that recognizing and forsaking faults is essential to spiritual growth.
Themes
FaithGoodnessConscienceEvilBelief
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion on ethics and morality.
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