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TRUST
Dear Muslims
Assalamu 'Alaikum
My talk to you is about the Qur'anic word, called Al-Amanah or what might be translated in English as "Trust". The subject of Trust is so important in our daily life: if people trust one another and if they act accordingly, they will live in peace and harmony. If we trust one another, but we do not act rightfully, we will create a state of anarchy, a state of confusion and a state of disturbance in the society.
Dear Muslims:
Allah Ta'ala instructed us to put our trust in Him. He demanded that we should fulfill our trust, and make sure that we deal with trust. It is understood that Allah Himself is the One Who fulfills His promises. He commanded us to fulfill our own promises, too. He says in Surah An-Nisa' (The Women):
"God doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due; ..." (4:58)
Dear Muslims:
It should be understood that the concept of Amanah (Trust) has been given to us since the time Allah created mankind. Allah offered the trust to the universe, and every creation refused to assume the responsibility. The only creature who assumed such a responsibility is man. In this respect, Allah informs us about His offer of the trust to the universe in Surah Al-Ahzab (The Confederates):
"We did indeed offer the trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the mountains; but they refused to undertake it, being afraid thereof: but man undertook it; he was indeed unjust and foolish;" (33:72)
Dear Muslims:
Allah has instructed us to fulfill our pledges, our promises and our commitments. Any time we make a promise, we have to fulfill it in order to be considered among the believers is that they fulfill their covenants, their promises and their agreements. In Surah Al-Mu'minun (The Believers), Allah says the following about the good qualities of the believers:
"Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants; and who strictly guard their prayers; these will be the heirs, ..."
Dear Muslims:
I should point out that our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was called Al-Amin: The Trustworthy Person. He fulfilled all of his promises from his childhood until his death. He never betrayed anyone, and he never lied in his life. He was the best example of a man to mankind.
"Discharge the settlement to those who entrusted you, and don't betray even the one who broke his promise." Ahmad and Abu Dawood
Dear Muslims:
We have been informed by our beloved Prophet (pbuh) that whoever does not fulfill his promises does not have faith and does not have religion. In one Hadith, he said:
"There is no faith for the one who has no trust, and there is no religion for the one that does not fulfill his promises." Ahmad
In another Hadith it is reported that an advisor is to keep things in confidence.
Dear Muslims:
We are informed by our beloved Prophet (pbuh) that whoever does not fulfill his commitments, pledges and promises is considered to be a hypocrite. In one Hadith, it is reported:
Narrated by Abu Huriarah (May Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (pbuh) said:
"Signs of a hypocrite are three: whenever he speaks he lies; whenever he promises, he breaks his promises; and whenever he has been entrusted, be betrays his trust; even if he fasts and prays and even if he claims he is a Muslim." Agreed
Dear Muslims:
We are advised by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) that if someone talks to another person and he does not want his name to be released, it is considered to be an Amanah. Whoever does not keep the secret, he is a betrayer. In one Hadith it is reported that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
"When someone hears a discussion from a person who does not want his name to be released, it is considered to be a private conversation. It is a trust and even if he did not ask to be kept private." Ahmad
Dear Muslims:
Our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) explained to us the things that help us to live an honest and a happy life. Among the few, he mentioned the following:
Reported by Abdullah Ibn Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (pbuh) said:
"If you have four qualities, you should not worry about what you missed in life: To take care of the trust, to take care of the truth, to have good manners, and to have modest and pure food."
Dear Muslims:
After this khutbah, I wish to request you kindly to observe and fulfill your promises. Whenever you promise someone try to carry out your promises perfectly and on time so as to be considered among the believers. Please do not break your agreements, your promises, your pledges and your contracts. Try to fulfill them as soon as possible and in the perfect way. Do not even delay the fulfillment of your promises. Don't be among those who say, "tomorrow". Tomorrow may never come. Let us work all together for the love of Allah. Let us train one another to practice the teachings of Islam. Let us fulfill our covenant and our pledge to Allah: whatever we have promised Him, we should execute our promises. By doing so, we will earn His Blessings, His Mercy and His Forgiveness.
Dear Muslims:
Let me end my khutbah with an Ayah from the Qur'an in Surah Al-Ma'arij (The Way of Ascent) about the qualities of those who perform the regular prayers:
"...and those who respect their trusts and covenants; and those who stand firm in their testimonies; amd those who guard the sacredness of their worship; such will be the honoured ones in the Gardens of Bliss." (70:32-35)
May Allah keep us on the straight path of Islam. May Allah guide us, help us and bless us. Ameen.
:wasalamex
TRUST
Dear Muslims
Assalamu 'Alaikum
My talk to you is about the Qur'anic word, called Al-Amanah or what might be translated in English as "Trust". The subject of Trust is so important in our daily life: if people trust one another and if they act accordingly, they will live in peace and harmony. If we trust one another, but we do not act rightfully, we will create a state of anarchy, a state of confusion and a state of disturbance in the society.
Dear Muslims:
Allah Ta'ala instructed us to put our trust in Him. He demanded that we should fulfill our trust, and make sure that we deal with trust. It is understood that Allah Himself is the One Who fulfills His promises. He commanded us to fulfill our own promises, too. He says in Surah An-Nisa' (The Women):
"God doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due; ..." (4:58)
Dear Muslims:
It should be understood that the concept of Amanah (Trust) has been given to us since the time Allah created mankind. Allah offered the trust to the universe, and every creation refused to assume the responsibility. The only creature who assumed such a responsibility is man. In this respect, Allah informs us about His offer of the trust to the universe in Surah Al-Ahzab (The Confederates):
"We did indeed offer the trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the mountains; but they refused to undertake it, being afraid thereof: but man undertook it; he was indeed unjust and foolish;" (33:72)
Dear Muslims:
Allah has instructed us to fulfill our pledges, our promises and our commitments. Any time we make a promise, we have to fulfill it in order to be considered among the believers is that they fulfill their covenants, their promises and their agreements. In Surah Al-Mu'minun (The Believers), Allah says the following about the good qualities of the believers:
"Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants; and who strictly guard their prayers; these will be the heirs, ..."
Dear Muslims:
I should point out that our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was called Al-Amin: The Trustworthy Person. He fulfilled all of his promises from his childhood until his death. He never betrayed anyone, and he never lied in his life. He was the best example of a man to mankind.
"Discharge the settlement to those who entrusted you, and don't betray even the one who broke his promise." Ahmad and Abu Dawood
Dear Muslims:
We have been informed by our beloved Prophet (pbuh) that whoever does not fulfill his promises does not have faith and does not have religion. In one Hadith, he said:
"There is no faith for the one who has no trust, and there is no religion for the one that does not fulfill his promises." Ahmad
In another Hadith it is reported that an advisor is to keep things in confidence.
Dear Muslims:
We are informed by our beloved Prophet (pbuh) that whoever does not fulfill his commitments, pledges and promises is considered to be a hypocrite. In one Hadith, it is reported:
Narrated by Abu Huriarah (May Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (pbuh) said:
"Signs of a hypocrite are three: whenever he speaks he lies; whenever he promises, he breaks his promises; and whenever he has been entrusted, be betrays his trust; even if he fasts and prays and even if he claims he is a Muslim." Agreed
Dear Muslims:
We are advised by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) that if someone talks to another person and he does not want his name to be released, it is considered to be an Amanah. Whoever does not keep the secret, he is a betrayer. In one Hadith it is reported that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
"When someone hears a discussion from a person who does not want his name to be released, it is considered to be a private conversation. It is a trust and even if he did not ask to be kept private." Ahmad
Dear Muslims:
Our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) explained to us the things that help us to live an honest and a happy life. Among the few, he mentioned the following:
Reported by Abdullah Ibn Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (pbuh) said:
"If you have four qualities, you should not worry about what you missed in life: To take care of the trust, to take care of the truth, to have good manners, and to have modest and pure food."
Dear Muslims:
After this khutbah, I wish to request you kindly to observe and fulfill your promises. Whenever you promise someone try to carry out your promises perfectly and on time so as to be considered among the believers. Please do not break your agreements, your promises, your pledges and your contracts. Try to fulfill them as soon as possible and in the perfect way. Do not even delay the fulfillment of your promises. Don't be among those who say, "tomorrow". Tomorrow may never come. Let us work all together for the love of Allah. Let us train one another to practice the teachings of Islam. Let us fulfill our covenant and our pledge to Allah: whatever we have promised Him, we should execute our promises. By doing so, we will earn His Blessings, His Mercy and His Forgiveness.
Dear Muslims:
Let me end my khutbah with an Ayah from the Qur'an in Surah Al-Ma'arij (The Way of Ascent) about the qualities of those who perform the regular prayers:
"...and those who respect their trusts and covenants; and those who stand firm in their testimonies; amd those who guard the sacredness of their worship; such will be the honoured ones in the Gardens of Bliss." (70:32-35)
May Allah keep us on the straight path of Islam. May Allah guide us, help us and bless us. Ameen.
:wasalamex