Our Beloved Master - His Early Life — Page 85
23 SadiQ and Amin • The TruthFUL AND THE TRUSTWorthy A s this young lad grew older, so did he progress in piety and forbearance. No one had ever seen him engage in frivolous activities nor had anyone heard him tell a lie. He was always straightforward in all his dealings and conducted business affairs in an easygoing and excellent manner. Gradually, his reputation of being trustworthy and honest spread all over Makkah. In fact, people began to address him as Sa diq (the Truthful) and Am i n (the Trustworthy). He was universally respected due to his piety; he also held a high status in the hearts of older and wiser men. Upon reaching adulthood, he adopted his ancestral profession of trade. However, as he did not possess much wealth,