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measures, a situation which causes more dramatic problems in
the course of time.
However, in an environment where Qur'anic principles
are adhered to, such problems never appear, since Allah com-
mands believers to give tasks and responsibilities to those peo-
ple who possess the skills and knowledge the particular tasks

require:
Allah commands you to render back your trusts to those to
whom they are due and, when you judge between people, to
judge with justice. How excellent is what Allah exhorts you
to do! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing. (Surat an-Nisa': 58)
One who has faith in Allah and lives by the principles of
religion is mindful of the commandments of Allah. Therefore,

a society of faithful people, is made up of "those who honor
their trusts and contracts; those who stand by their testimo-
ny." (Surat al-Ma'arij: 32-33) Thus, everyone carries out his re-
sponsibilities to the best of his capabilities.

The Morals of Islam Rid Mankind of

50 Infidelity and Disloyalty

Religion teaches man the concepts of reliability and fideli-
ty. It would be quite wrong to expect these concepts to endure
in a society where the values of the Qur'an do not prevail, since
the individual remains faithful to others in all circumstances-in
times of difficulty and trouble as well as good times-solely

when he endeavors to earn Allah's approval. Otherwise, if one
thinks that one will not have to give account for his deeds, or
be punished for one's wicked acts, one would simply be driven
by one's own interests and become a wholly selfish creature.

THE NIGHTMARE OF DISBELIEF