Page 50 - The Importance of Following the Good Word

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… A good word is like a good tree whose
roots are firm and whose branches are in
Heaven. It bears fruit regularly
by its Lord's permission...
(Surah Ibrahim, 24-25)

I n the previous sections, we mentioned that the good
word is a call made to Allah's way, and we dis-
cussed the mindset of those who follow the good
word, and those who do not. But, in addition, Allah also com-
mands people, in the Qur'an, to speak well and address
everyone kindly. This is a requirement for the morality of the
Qur'an. Believers, who carefully observe this commandment
of Allah, speak to one another with respect, take care to
choose the best words, and speak about the good qualities of
others. Following the advice of Allah's Messenger (saas), "Do
not belittle even the smallest act of kindness" (Muslim) they pay
great attention this subject. Believers never humiliate others
by pointing out their errors and shortcomings, for Allah pro-
hibits such behavior:
You who believe! People should not ridicule others

48 THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING THE GOOD WORD