English book · An Islamic Treasury of Virtues

What is Faith?

English book, p. 145

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Reforming others and being ready to be reformed oneself The following is part of the address delivered by Abu Bakr on being elected Caliph: “My people, your affairs have been entrusted to me, although I am no better than you. The weak among you to me, will be the strongest until I have ensured that they receive what is rightfully theirs. The strong among you I will look upon as the weakest, until I have made sure that they pay their due. I am just like anyone of you. When you see that I am proceeding correctly, follow me; and when you see me waver, set me straight.

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