1) Young Muslims - The Message

Perfection in All You DoThe main attribute of the Prophet’s character was perfection; hestrove for perfection in everything he did. When someone wouldspeak to him, he would turn around fully to talk. When he shookhands, he was the last one to let go. When speaking with him, hewas never the first to look away. From people who used to burytheir own babies alive to the most compassionate, caring persons–he brought out the best in all his companions.1. Be truthful.Allah tells us in this week’s central ayah that a beautiful reward isawaiting us for our good manners.Feel it: Speaking the truth is not always easy, especially if it can getyou into trouble. But think about this: you’ll feel much better afteryou’ve told the truth— even if the consequence is blame orpunishment— because you did something for the sake of Allah.Motivate yourself: The Prophet said: Truthfulness leads torighteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. And a mankeeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person.Falsehood leads to al-fujur [wickedness, evil-doing], and al-fujurleads to the (Hell) Fire, and a man may keep on telling lies till he iswritten before Allah, a liar. [Sahih Bukhari]2. Keep your promises.You’re defined by your actions, not your words.Feel it: We don’t really intend to break promises, yet so manythings we promise are not happening. Especially with loved ones wetend to just say things and never do them, because ‘they are familyanyway.’ For example promising to help your little sister with herhomework. These little things all count in the sight of Allah, so askYoung Muslims, What they should know about Islam Page - 90