1.         Whoever becomes habitual of speaking the truth, Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ makes him pious.

2.         He will develop a habit of carrying out good deeds.

3.         By the blessings of speaking the truth, he will remain pious and righteous until he dies.

4.         He will refrain from all evils.

5.         He who becomes truthful before Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ will have a safe end.

6.         He remains safe from all kinds of torments.

7.         He attains all kinds of rewards.

8.         The people of the world recognise him to be truthful and righteous.

9.         He has reverence and honour in the hearts of people.

(Mirat-ul-Manajih, vol. 6, pp. 452)

10.      Truth is such a Noor (light) which is a source of guidance for the truth speakers, the more Divine proximity they attain, the more Noor (light) they acquire. (Tafseer Ruh-ul-Bayan, vol. 7, pp. 175)

Dear Islamic brothers! Have you seen how remarkable and great rewards will be blessed to the fortunate speakers of truth? Therefore, if we are also desirous of such an excellent and splendid reward, we would have to get used to always speaking the truth. Truly, where there is blessings in the Hereafter and bounties by speaking the truth, there is, sometimes, salvation from the worldly worries as well. Let’s listen to a faith-refreshing parable in this connection and make up your mind and with a firm intention to make the truth a pivotal part of your conversations.

The truthful shepherd

Sayyiduna Naafi’ رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ has mentioned: Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Bin ‘Umar رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ تَـعَـالٰی عَـنْهُمَا was once travelling with some of his companions. They stopped at a place and laid out a dining mat to have a meal. In the meantime, a shepherd arrived. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Bin ‘Umar رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ تَـعَـالٰی عَـنْهُمَا said to him, ‘Come and have some food.’ He replied, ‘I am fasting.’ Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah