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EXEMPLARY VALUES OF BELIEVERS REFLECTING THEIR MERCY

because of their fear of Allah and the exemplary moral
values to which they adhere. Their conscience and under-
standing of compassion prevent them from engaging in
any such graceless act as mockery. Besides, aware that
Allah warns mockers of a bitter torment in hell, they
strictly avoid such an attitude:

Woe to every scorner and mocker who has amassed
wealth and hoarded it!
He thinks his wealth will make him live for ever.

No indeed! He will be flung into the Shatterer.
And what will convey to you what the Shatterer is?

The kindled Fire of Allah reaching right into the
heart.
It is sealed in above them in towering columns.
(Surat al-Humaza: 1-9)

Not to Call People

by Derogatory Nicknames
The Qur'an commands believers not to violate the
rights of others and believers are sedulous in complying
with this command; they always treat each other with re-
spect, esteem and honour. One habit they particularly
avoid is calling one another by offensive nicknames.
As we know, this is quite prevalent in societies in
which people do not live by the values of the Qur'an.
Often, they have ulterior motives in doing so. The nega-
tive impressions people avoid sharing with one another
are mostly expressed by giving nicknames to people.