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PERFECTED FAITH

He speaks concisely and in a comprehensible manner,
He does not speak about vain, trivial issues,
He considers the needs of people while talking,
He does not lie,
He speaks to his parents in a very respectful manner and never utters
a word of contempt,
He speaks in a gentle manner,
He displays his trustworthiness in his speech,
He speaks sincerely and plainly,
He avoids secret talks,
He warns people,
In compliance with the Quran, he says "Salam" (peace) when he enters
a house,
He says "Salam" (peace) and, without talking, passes by when he
meets ignorant people,
He does not utter a word that includes slander,
He does not participate in such conversation and passes by with dig-
nity,
By the way he speaks, he encourages good behaviour and discour-
ages bad actions,
He is moderate in tone and avoids speaking loudly,
He knows that he is responsible for every word he says,
He does not keep swearing oaths for vain and trivial purposes,
He neither vilifies nor speaks ill of anybody when he converses,
He does not backbite,
He speaks so as to influence others to pay heed to their consciences.

How Does He Pray and What Does He Ask For?
He prays by turning towards Allah for everything.
He prays to Allah alone and asks for help only from Him.
He prays to Him, knowing that Allah answers every prayer.
He prays knowing that Allah is nearer to him than his jugular vein