THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY: Islam’s Ethical and Spiritual Outlook

into someone who is sincere, clear-minded, and genuinely upright in all aspects of life. In contrast, a person who lies consistently develops an impure inner character. A pure soul cannot thrive within them, and they become more entangled in wrongdoings. That is why it is mentioned in a hadith: “The most beloved speech to me is that which is truthful.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 3131) Similarly, the Prophet of Islam said: “The truthful and trustworthy merchant will be with the prophets on the Day of Judgment.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 1209) FULFILLMENT OF RIGHTS After the migration of the Prophet of Islam from Makkah to Madinah (Hijrah), he established a bond of brotherhood between Salman and Abu al-Darda. This brotherhood among the Sahabah was a system set up between the Muhajirun (emigrants) and the Ansar (helpers) to address the economic hardship faced by the emigrants. When Salman and Abu al-Darda began living together, Salman noticed that Abu al-Darda fasted every day and spent most of his nights in prayer, leaving little time for his other responsibilities. Salman advised Abu al-Darda against this. He told him that, alongside the rights of God, human beings also have rights over him, and that he must fulfill the rights of everyone who is entitled to them. When the Prophet of Islam heard about