Cheats are not true Muslims

Cheats are not true Muslims.

1990 3 March 6 Cheats are not true Muslims. (79) Passing through the marketplace, the prophet noticed a man selling from a heap of grain. The Prophet ran his fingers through the grain whereupon his fingers became wet. “How is it that your grain is wet?” he asked the owner, who said that it was because of the rain. “Then why not put the wet portion on top, so that people can see it,” said the Prophet, adding: “Those who deceive others do not belong with us.”

(Al-Bukhari, Muslim)

The role of the head of a household.

1990 3 March 6 The role of the head of a household. (98) Umar ibn Khattab having asked for the hand of Ali’s daughter, Umm Kulthum, who was considerably his junior, Ali instructed his sons, Hasan and Husayn, to make arrangements for their sister’s marriage to their uncle Umar. “She is a woman no different from others,” they replied, “She can look after her own affairs.” At this, Ali became angry and was about to walk out, but Hasan caught hold of his cloak. “Father”, he said, “we could not bear it if you left us.” Hasan and Husayn then made the arrangements for their sister’s marriage to Umar.

(Kanz al-Ummal)