stood up and said: ‘Yes! This conversation took place in front of me.’ Hajjaj then said: ‘Release the first prisoner.’ He then asked the witness: ‘What prevented you from stopping that person when he was saying bad things about me?’ The prisoner spoke truthfully: ‘At that time, I had an old enmity against you. That’s what stopped me.’ Hajjaj then said: ‘Release him also as he has spoken the truth with much courage.’^[1]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                          صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! Truly, a truthful person never remains in loss, but rather attains many blessings; therefore, one should make truthfulness a habit. Speaking the truth does not only improve this life but also benefits your Hereafter. How beneficial is speaking the truth for the Hereafter? Let’s listen to 2 narrations regarding this:

1. High status due to truth

Sayyiduna Bishr Haafi رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه states: ‘I saw Imam Awza’ee رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه with a group of Islamic scholars in Paradise. I asked: ‘Where is Imam Maalik Bin Anas رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ?’ He replied: ‘His status is very high.’ I asked: ‘Due to what reason?’ He replied: ‘Due to him speaking the truth.’^[2]

2. Being truthful is a means of attaining the mercy of Allah

Sayyiduna Abu ‘Abdullah Ramali رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه states: ‘I saw Sayyiduna Mansoor رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه in a dream. I asked him: ‘How did Allah treat you?’ He replied: ‘Allah forgave me, showed mercy upon me and granted me that what I did not expect.’ I then asked: ‘What is that thing through which a person can concentrate fully towards Allah?’ He replied: ‘Truth.’^[3]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                          صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد