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Islam originated in Arabia in the early
7th century.
Regard Muhammad as the restorer of the original
monotheistic faith and not as a founder of Islam,
and the second-largest religion in the world.
Islam belief is that there is one God, and the Arabic
term for God is Allah.
They believe the Qur’an and the Sunnah (words and
deeds of Muhammad) as the fundamental sources of
Islam faith. It is divided into 114 suras or chapters and is
more concerned with moral guidance than legal
instructions, and is considered the “sourcebook of
Islamic principles and values”.
Muslims are required to observe the Five Pillars of
Islam namely:
1. The Shahadah (basic creed or tenet of Islam,
testifying to worship only God and Muhammad is
the Messenger of God).
2. Salah (ritual prayer, performed five times a day)
3. Zakat (alms-giving)
4. Sawm (fasting during the month of Ramadan)
5. Hajj (pilgrimage during the Islamic month in the city of Mecca)
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Look at the person who is inferior to you; and do not look at one who is superior to you. Thereby you
would be able to appreciate better the benevolences of God bestowed upon you.
(Reported by Abu Hurairah and recorded by Imam Muslim)
The strong one is not he who knocks out his adversary; the strong one is he who keeps
control over his temper. (Reported by Abu Hurairah and recorded by Imam Bukhari and Muslim)
A person who gives surety to the thing between the jaws and the thing between his two legs, I guarantee
his entrance into Paradise.
(Reported by Sahi bin Sa’d and recorded by Imam Bukhari and Muslim)
If you are looking for a friend who is faultless, you will be friendless.
(Jalaludeen Rumi)
Make things easy and convenient and don’t make them harsh and difficult.
Give cheers and glad tidings and do not create hatred.
(Reported by Anas Bin Malik and recorded by Imam Muslim)
In your collective life, make rooms for others. (Qu’ran 58/11)
Plenty of provision or abundance do not make a person rich and wealthy; real richness is the
benevolence of heart.
(Reported by Abu Hurairah and recorded by Imam Bukhari and Muslim)
Say with your mouth what is in your heart. (Qu’ran 3/167)
When the world pushes you to your knees, you are in the perfect position to pray.
(Anonymous)
Do not consider even the smallest good deed as insignificant; even meeting your brother with a
cheerful face. (Reported by Abu Zarr and recorded by Imam Muslim)
Be moderate in thy pace. (Qu’ran 31/19)
Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity. (Qu’ran 33/70)
Walk with humility and sedateness. (Qu’ran 25/63)
Ascertain the truth of any news, lest you smite someone in ignorance and afterwards repent of what
you did. (Qu’ran 49/6)
When you voice an opinion, be just, even if it is against a relative. (Qu’ran 6/152)
Do not try to impress people on account of self-proclaimed virtues.
(Qu’ran 52/32)
Righteousness is good morality, and wrongdoing is that which wavers your soul and which you dislike
people finding out about you.
(Reported by an-Nawwas ibu Sam’an and recorded by Imam Muslim)
Divert and sublimate your anger and potentially virulent emotions to creative energy, and become a
source of tranquility and comfort to people. (Qu’ran 3/134)
If you do not have complete knowledge about anything, better keep your mouth shut. You might
think that speaking about something without full knowledge is a trivial matter, But it might have
grave consequences. (Qu’ran 24/15-16)
Call people to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful exhortations. Reason with them most
decently. (Qu’ran 16/125)
When you hear something malicious about someone, keep a favorable view about him/her until you
attain full knowledge about the matters. Consider others innocent until they are proven guilty with solid
and truthful evidence. (Qu’ran 24/12-13)
Do not be jealous of those who are blessed. (Qu’ran 4/54)
Be nice to people who work under your care. (Qu’ran 4/36)
Fulfill your promises and commitments. (Qu’ran 17/34)
Do not follow up what you have given to others to afflict them with reminders of your generosity.
(Qu’ran 2/262)
Seek your provision only by fair endeavor. (Qu’ran 27/17, 2/188)
Do not expect a return of your good behavior, not even thanks. (Qu’ran 76/9)
Do not confound truth with falsehood. (Qu’ran 2/42)
Correct yourself and your families first. (Qu’ran 66/6)
Do not participate in any paltry. If you pass near a futile play, then pass by with dignity. (Qu’ran 25/72)
Avoid jealousy, for this destroys good deeds as fire destroys wood.
(Reported by Abu Hurairah and recorded by Imam Abu Daud) Eat and drink in moderation.
(Qu’ran 7/31)
Always speak the truth, Shun words that are deceitful and ostentatious. (Qu’ran 22/30)
Do not squander your wealth senselessly ( (Qu’ran 17/26)
Do not defame others. (Qu’ran 49/11)
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