trivial things, when used without permission, can lead to consequences on the Day of Judgment.

The repercussion of a toothpick

The famous TābiꜤī, Sayyidunā Wahb b. Munabbih رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه, stated:

There was a person from Banī Isrāˈīl who repented for all his past sins. He continued worshipping for 70 consecutive years in such a manner that he fasted during the day and stayed awake at night for worship. He neither ate luxurious food nor sought comfort under shade. When this worshipper passed away, someone saw him in a dream and asked, مَا فَعَلَ اللہُ بِکَ "How did Allah Almighty deal with you?" He replied, "Allah Almighty took account of my actions and forgave all my sins, except for a piece of wood that I had used without the owner's permission to pick my teeth. Due to this, I am still being held back from entering Paradise."^[1]

The Importance of Transactions in Islam

O devotees of the Prophet! Transactions hold great importance in Islam. It is evident that being careless in buying and selling can lead to eating others' wealth unlawfully, which means filling one's stomach with that which is forbidden. Therefore, it is crucial to trade with great caution and honesty. Understand the significance of this by considering that the most vital organ in our body is our heart.

The final Messenger of Allah صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said: اَلَا وَ اِنَّ فِی الْجَسَدِ مُضْغَۃً، اِذَا صَلَحَتْ صَلَحَ الْجَسَدُ کُلُّہٗ وَ اِذَا فَسَدَتْ فَسَدَ الْجَسَدُ کُلُّہٗ اَلَا وَہِیَ الْقَلْبُ "Verily, in the body, there is indeed