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

Patience as Worship 205 The Ethics of Judging Others 206 Responding with what is Better 208 The Importance of Patience 209 Glorification and Humility 210 A Home in Paradise 211 The Secret of Inner Peace 213 God Willing (In Sha Allah) 214 The Mindset of Possibility 215 Chapter Four The Life Of A Believer 217 The Character of a Believer 219 Positive Approach 220 The Sound Word (Qawl Sadeed) 221 A Predictable Character 223 Bearer of Goodness 224 The Good Muslim 225 A Universal Principle 226 A Trouble-Free Personality 228 With the Neighbour 229 The Broader Wisdom of Hadith 230 Acknowledgement (I’tirāf) 232 Do not be Ungrateful 233 At the Edge of Paradise 234 Remembrance and Reflection 236 An Example of Human Character 237 A Difference in Perspective 239 The Law of Divine Support 240 Not Accepting Negative Influence 241 Sincerity and Double Standards 243 Pure Conduct 244 The Way of the Believer 246 A Matter of Recognition 247 A Revolution of Thought 249 The Men who Wore Palm-Fiber Sandals 250 How True Honour is Earned 252 A Prayer 253 Silent Strategy 254 The Power of Speech 256 Quick-Wittedness 257 An Example of Noble Character 258 Seeking Spirit CONTENTS