Notes from the Adab Al-Mufrad Class of our Shaykh, Abu Naasir Ibrahim AbdurRauf, Session 202, held on Saturday, Rajab 13, 1444/February 4, 2023


Being truthful, honest, sincere, and straightforward is an obligation upon the Muslims. Stick to truthfulness in both your words and deeds. Do not be insincere or double-mouthed. Say things as they are. Be clear, true, and unambiguous in your words and actions.
Truthfulness or Honesty in Islam has to do with the mind (honesty in intention), the tongue (honesty in speech) and the limbs (honesty in actions). A person may be sincere in some but leave off the others. The Muslim must be completely truthful and honest.
The first beneficiary of this trait is the doer. Your mind will be clear and at peace. Not being true, to oneself and others, is a source of depression and sadness for many nowadays.

Be honest and truthful, for that leads to piety and righteousness, which then brings one to the Paradise. An individual continues to be upon this until the person is written with Allah as a Sideeq,. which is the highest station a person can attain after Prophethood.

Let us all go back and ponder. Are you clear that your intention is for Allah? Are you clear and truthful in your speech? Are you clear and sincere in your actions? Always be exact and say things as they are. When in doubt, be clear to your listeners that you are in doubt. When you don't know, say you don't know. Do not be given to confusion thereby causing confusion.

Be warned; keep away from lying. Lying means altering the reality. Again, this applies to the mind, the tongue, and the limbs. Beware of lying, as it makes one evil, wicked, and sinful. When you investigate evil characters - thieves, murderers, kidnappers, etc - you will realize that lying is a major trait of theirs. This wickedness leads to nowhere but the Fire. A person goes on lying until he is written as a Liar with Allah. Liars eventually deceive themselves, believe their lies, and become consumed by their lies.

A person is also a liar when he continues to spread the lies of liars. Many people will fall into this category. A large percentage of those who transmit news on the social media are liars. Do not become a liar by transmitting falsehoods.

We are already used to telling lies, under many guises. But lying is never appropriate, whether in seriousness or in a joke. Do not engage in the popular skits-making or comedy or entertainment as these involve lying and untruths. Leave these trades and know that a person who leaves something for the sake of Allah, Allah will provide something better. Do not also lie by promising your child a thing, and then not fulfilling the promise.

Be clear and straightforward. Allah will put His blessings in your transactions, rectify your deeds, and forgive your actions.

Assalamu Alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu

وعليكم السلام و رحمت الله و بركاته. شكرلك.