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95 95 95 95 95 B ASICS OF R ELIGIOUS E DUCATION - F IFTH E DITION effects due to any shortcomings that may be present in the speech. Another Hadith on the subject states: ‘Modesty and brev- ity of speech are two characteristics of faith. ’ The Holy Qur'an advises: ‘Speak graciously to the people’ (2:84). 4. Taking back a Gift Ar-raaji`u fee hibati-hee kar- raaji`ifee qai'ee-hee The man who takes back his gift is like the one who licks his own vomit ( Muslim ) Exchanging gifts is a means of enhancing mutual affection. An attempt to withdraw a gift, once it is given, shows extreme nar- row-mindedness and miserliness. Thus, love may turn into hatred. That is why the Holy Qur'an prohibits such an action. (57:25). In another place, The Holy Qur’an(4:21) advises not to take back even a valuable asset that had been given to one’s former wife. 5. Love for the Holy Prophet sa Laa yu’minu ahadu-kum hattaa akoona ahabba ilai-hi min- waalidi-hee wa waladi-hee wannaasi ajma`een. None of you can be a true believer unless he loves me more than his parents, children, and all the people combined. ( Bukhari, Vol. I, Kitabul Eeman ) 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2 3. 2 A A A A A H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H — A — A — A — A — A H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H H A D I T H W I T H W I T H W I T H W I T H W I T H C C C C C O M M E N T O M M E N T O M M E N T O M M E N T O M M E N TA R A R A R A R A RY Y Y Y Y