Being Beneficial to Others

offering financial assistance according to one’s means, or removing obstacles from their path—all these actions contribute to benefiting others. Even if a person is unable to offer any physical assistance, praying for someone’s wellbeing is also a form of helping and benefiting them. TRUTH In the Quran, the believers are described as men and women who speak the truth (al-sadiqin wa al-sadiqat) (Quran, 33:35). It is one of the highest human qualities in a man or a woman that they always speak the truth. They never let a word against truth come from their tongue. Such integrity is truly befitting of a dignified human being. In this context, many hadiths stress the importance of truth. For instance, the Prophet of Islam said: “You must speak the truth, for truth leads to righteousness, and beware of lying, for lying leads to wickedness.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 2607) This hadith not only commands speaking the truth but also highlights the wisdom behind it. When a person consistently makes an effort to speak the truth, it begins to shape their character. Truthfulness influences their temperament and way of thinking, gradually instilling a mindset grounded in honesty. It nurtures a spirit that is free from psychological complications and inner conflicts. Over time, the habit of truthfulness transforms a person