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In these verses we find that piety requires a proper use of
the mind by grasping the Truth of God and life, a proper use
of wealth by spending out in the Way of God under all cir-
cumstances and a proper use of the spiritual as well as the
physical abilities of man by observing the Prayer. It also de-
mands a high degree of self-control over one's anger and
emotions, a moral capacity for forgiveness and patience, and
a conscious urge to make the sinner return to God in regret
and repe-ntance. To be pious is to be a man of true and fine
convictions, of determination and character, of will and cou-
rage and, above all, to be a man of God. Piety, righteousness
and meaningful Faith are interrelated and all pour into one
channel. They lead to Islam and build up the true Muslim.
Prophethood
The Merciful and Loving God has sent many prophets at
different times of history. Every known nation has had one
prophet or more. All the prophets of God were men of good
character and high honor. They were prepared and chosen by
God to deliver His Message to mankind. Their honesty and
truthfulness, their intelligence and integrity are beyond
doubt. They were infallible in that they did not commit sins
or violate the Law of God. But as mortals, they might have
made unintentional mistakes in some human affairs and de-