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Indignation against the Transgression of Divine Laws

Abu Mas`ud `Uqbah bin `Amr Al-Badri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man came to the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) and said: "I join the morning Salat late because of so-and-so
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Obligation of Obedience to the Ruler in what is Lawful and P ...

except when he is ordered to do a sinful thing; in such case, there is no obligation to listen or to obey.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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Undesirability of Aspiring for Office

If you take an oath to do something and then find a better alternative, you should adopt the latter and expiate for your oath.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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Appointment of Pious Governors, Advisors and Judges

Appointment of Pious Governors, Advisors and Judges: Allah, the Exalted, says: "Friends of that Day will be foes one to another except Al-Muttaqun: (i.e., pious and righteous persons).
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Prohibition of Appointing an Aspirant Person to a Public Off ...

"By Allah we do not appoint someone to this post who seeks it or someone who contends for it.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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Exaltation of Modesty

brother regarding shyness. Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Leave him alone, for modesty is a part of Iman.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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Secrecy of Private Matters (Guarding Secrets)

Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said,
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Fulfillment of Promises

when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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Safeguarding and Perpetuating Good Habits

`Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`as (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said to me, "O `Abdullah! Do not be like so-and-so;
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Excellence of meeting with a smiling Countenance and Politen ...

'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: This Hadith highlights the point that Sadaqah has great benefits and even in its minimum scope and quantity it can ensure our safety against Hell-fire.
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