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Conclusion: The Honest Person Always Gains
always gain in the end. In this life and in the afterlife, Allah of-
fers them His blessing, mercy, love, and approval. Moreover,
He rewards their steadfast morality by willing them to enter
Paradise. Allah informs us in the Qur'an of the splendid end
that awaits each honest and sincere individual:
Allah will say: "This is the Day when the truthfulness
of the truthful will benefit them. They will have
Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining
in them timelessly, forever and ever. Allah is pleased
with them, and they are pleased with Him. That is the
Great Victory." (Surat al-Ma’ida, 5:119)
Our Prophet (saas) also advises people to adhere to hon-
esty and to avoid lying with these wise words:
"Avoid falsehood, for falsehood leads to wickedness and
wickedness to Hell. If a man continues to speak falsehood and
makes falsehood his object, he will be recorded in Allah's
presence as a great liar. Adhere to the truth, for truth leads to
good deeds, and good deeds lead to Paradise. If a man contin-
ues to speak the truth and makes truth his object, he will be
recorded in Allah's presence as eminently truthful." 61
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