Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 226
CHAPTER 11 Trustworthy Prophet sa 's Integrity and Honesty 226 their trusts and their covenants. " (23:2,9) The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "A person who does not fulfil his trust is devoid of faith. " 1 The basis of honesty and integrity is purity, fidelity and veracity. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was distinct in this respect to the extent that people of Makkah gave him the title of 'Am i n' and ' Sa diq' and used to deposit their trusts with him without any apprehension. There is a strong connection between faith and trustworthiness. This is the distinctive quality of the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. When Herqal, the emperor asked Ab u Sufy a n as to what the Prophet sa taught them. Ab u Sufy a n testified that he taught worship of God, truth, chastity, honouring the promises and fulfilment of the trusts. Hearing this Herqal exclaimed spontaneously, that these are the qualities of a prophet. 2 In the court of Naj a sh i , the King of Abysinia, Hadrat Ja‘far T ayy a r ra introducing the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa and his teachings said, "O King, we were uncivilised people, worshipped idols, ate carrion and committed immoral acts. Severing the ties of relationship was our custom and we treated our neighbours badly. We usurped the rights of the weak. Then God sent a Prophet to us. We are witness to his truthfulness, trustworthiness and chastity. He invited us to the unity of God and His worship.