100 Principles for Purposeful Living

matter. Consultation compensates for this shortcoming. The consultation makes it possible to reach a more accurate opinion in matters, taking precautions to reduce avoidable mistakes in advance. Consultation is thus an important part of successful planning. 57. Not Permissible to Stop Talking for More than Three Days The Prophet of Islam said that it is not permissible for a man to stop talking to his brother for more than three days. (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2560) This means that if there is a quarrel with someone and it reaches the situation of cutting off talks, one can be excused for a maximum of three days. It is not permissible to hold off talking to the person for more than three days. In this case, the three-day leave is given because the anger can last for a maximum of three days. Thereafter, it becomes a question of ego. One can be forgiven for anger, but one cannot be forgiven for egotism. Anger is a natural weakness that arises temporarily, but egotism is evil and a matter of rebellion. That is why anger is forgivable but not egotism and rebellion. A man may have an excuse for temporary anger, but egotism and disobedience are crimes for which no excuse is permissible by God. 58. Verifying Before Accepting The Quran commands that when you find any news about someone, first investigate it. (49:6) This shows that accepting any news without investigation is an irresponsible act. People usually tend to accept what they have heard or read. However, experience shows that often news presenters air the news without knowing the whole story,