Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 51
ECONOMIC VALUES 51 TRUSTS When one of you entrusts !>omething to another, then let him who is entrusted render back his trust when he is called upon to do so, and let him be mindful of his duty to AHah, his Lord (2. 284). 0 ye who believe, prove not unfaithful to Allah and the Messenger, nor prove unfaithful to your trusts designedly; and remember that your belongings and your children are but a trial and that it is Allah with whom is a great reward (8. 28-29). Those who are watchful of their trusts and their coven ants (23. 9;70. 33). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: 1. Render back the trust to him who has entrusted it to you, and do n,ot cheat him who cheats you. 2. An honest treasurer who pays fully and cheerfully, when and to whom he is directed will be accounted as one who has bestowed charity. 3. When a person is told something which the teller would not like to be repeated ,it should be treated as a trust even if it was not expressly described as such. 4. A person who has been consulted becomes a trustee in respect of the matter mentioned to him. 5. Ask a wise person for guidance and you will be rightly guided; do not flout his advice else you will regret it. 6. On the Day of Judgment every deceiver will carry a mark by which he will be identified. . 7. Treat your land as a trust. Do not sell it but enjoy its produce.