‘جَزَاكَ اللّٰهُ خَيۡرًا! (May Allah Almighty give you a good reward ) You gave what was due to me in a very good manner.’ The Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, ‘The best from among the people are those who give the whole share in a good manner.’^[1]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب         صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Adopt honesty in trade

Dear Islamic brothers, you have just heard how the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم was very forgiving, extremely kind and tolerant. Despite having the power to take revenge, he صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم forgave the one who accused him in public of denying the purchase and displayed excellent manners. From this narration, we have also learnt that during buying and selling in business, one should be tolerant, truthful and honest. If someone says something that is hurtful to the one who is either a salesman or a customer, then in order to store good deeds for the Hereafter, he should remain tolerant. By taking revenge, hatred will develop amongst each other besides adding fuel to the fire. By using offensive language and laying allegations, a person may start committing grave sins. Therefore, each of us must exhibit patience and not only protect ourselves but also try to protect others from sins instead of being angry, staring angrily at others and exaggerating the situation. We should treat everyone well as this has great blessings.

Sayyiduna Abu Sa’labah Khushani رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ has narrated that the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, ‘Undoubtedly, the most beloved and the closest to me in the Hereafter from amongst you will be the one who will have the best manners, and the person I dislike the most and who