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When a man makes a promise with <strong>the</strong> intention <strong>of</strong> fulfilling it,<br />
but for some valid reason is unable to do so,<br />
he does not <strong>the</strong>reby commit a sin.<br />
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According to Khuraym ibn F\tik, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Prophet</strong> rose after <strong>the</strong><br />
completion <strong>of</strong> his morning prayer and said, 'The giving <strong>of</strong> false<br />
evidence is like committing idolatry.' He repeated this three times.<br />
Then he recited this passage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Qur'\n:<br />
'Shun <strong>the</strong> loathsome evil <strong>of</strong> idolatrous beliefs and practices;<br />
and shun every word that is untrue. Dedicate yourselves to God<br />
and serve none besides Him.’ (22:30-31)<br />
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The man who indulges in backbiting will not enter Paradise!<br />
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A man once asked <strong>the</strong> <strong>Prophet</strong> if bigotry (tribalism/nationalism)<br />
was to love one's tribe 'No,' replied <strong>the</strong> <strong>Prophet</strong>,<br />
'Bigotry is to help your tribe to tyrannise o<strong>the</strong>rs.'<br />
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