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`Abdull\h said that it was not proper to tell lies ei<strong>the</strong>r<br />
in seriousness or in humour. Nei<strong>the</strong>r was it proper to make<br />
promises to one's children and <strong>the</strong>n not fulfil <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
AL-ADAB AL-MUFRAD BY IM¬M AL-BUKH¬R£<br />
----- 173 -----<br />
There are four characteristics which toge<strong>the</strong>r make a person<br />
a complete hypocrite, while any one who possesses a trait<br />
among <strong>the</strong>m possesses a trait <strong>of</strong> hypocrisy until he abandons it.<br />
They are: to betray a trust when entrusted;<br />
to lie when speaking; to break promises after making <strong>the</strong>m;<br />
and to use foul language when in an argument with o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
*AD£TH OF AL-BUKH¬R£ AND MUSLIM<br />
ON THE AUTHORITY OF `ABDULL¬H IBN `AMR IBN AL-`¬%.<br />
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When three men travel toge<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong>y should<br />
make one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong>ir leader.<br />
*AD£TH OF AB$ D¬W$D<br />
ON THE AUTHORITY OF AB$ SA `£D AL-KHUDR£.<br />
----- 175 -----<br />
Do not quarrel with your bro<strong>the</strong>r (any Muslim).<br />
Do not ridicule him. You should refrain from making<br />
a promise and <strong>the</strong>n going back on it.<br />
*AD£TH OF AT-TIRMIDH£<br />
ON THE AUTHORITY OF `ABDULL¬H IBN `ABB¬S.<br />
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