بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Amanah
أمانة
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Amanah (Trustworthiness/The Trust) is one of the most important moral concepts in Islam, famously offered to the heavens and earth but accepted by humanity. It covers every responsibility we have toward Allah and His creation, from "Salah" to keeping secrets. For the "Ummah," fulfilling "Amanah" is a sign of true "Iman," while betraying it is a sign of "Nifaq" (hypocrisy). It ensures "Adalah" (justice) and "Sidq" (truthfulness) in society, as every "Mu'min" sees their role and resources as a "Trust" from the Lord. Amanah refers to the quality of being reliable and the actual "Trust" or deposit given to someone for safekeeping. In business and personal "Muamalat," it is the cornerstone of "Ihsan" (excellence) and "Rida" (pleasure). For the "Ummah," practicing "Amanah" means treating the rights of others with more care than one's own. It is a spiritual commitment that leads to "Barakah" (blessing) in one's "Rizq" and is the key to maintaining the "Ikhwah" (brotherhood) and stability of the Muslim community. The Quran speaks of the great trust: "Indeed, We offered the trust (amanah) to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, but they refused to bear it and were afraid of it. But man bore it. Indeed, he was unjust and ignorant" (33:72). This trust is the responsibility of free will, of being accountable to Allah. The trust includes: the duty to worship Allah, to follow His guidance, to be just, to be truthful, to fulfill promises, and to care for others. The Prophet said: "The believer is the one from whom people feel safe for their lives and property" (Tirmidhi). This is the trustworthiness of the believer. Amanah also refers to actual trusts: property entrusted for safekeeping, secrets confided, responsibilities given. The believer is faithful to all these trusts. The Prophet said: "Fulfill the trust to the one who entrusted you, and do not betray the one who betrays you" (Abu Dawud). For believers, amanah is a core quality. They are trustworthy in their dealings, faithful to their promises, and reliable in their responsibilities. They see everything,their wealth, their time, their abilities, their position,as a trust from Allah. They use these trusts in ways that please Him. They do not betray the trust of others, even if others betray them. They know that they will be questioned about the trusts they were given. The ultimate trust is the faith itself. The believer protects it, nourishes it, and does not betray it. They seek to be among those who are faithful to the trust, hoping for Allah's reward. The Prophet said: "The one who is trustworthy will be with the prophets, the truthful, and the martyrs on the Day of Judgment" (Tirmidhi).
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