Short Hadiths on Trustworthiness
This section highlights several brief hadiths pertaining to the virtue of trustworthiness:
- Abdullah ibn Amr – may Allah be pleased with him – reported that the Prophet Muhammad – peace be upon him – stated: “There are four traits that if found in you, it does not matter what you have missed in this world: preservation of trust, honesty in speech, good character, and abstinence from consuming what is unlawful.”
- From Ubadah ibn as-Samit – may Allah be pleased with him – the Prophet Muhammad – peace be upon him – said: “Guarantee me six qualities from yourselves, and I will guarantee you Paradise: be truthful when you speak, fulfill your promises, return trust when entrusted with it, safeguard your private parts, lower your gazes, and restrain your hands.”
- Abu Huraira – may Allah be pleased with him – reported that the Messenger of Allah – peace be upon him – said: “The signs of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he promises, he fails; and when he is entrusted with something, he betrays that trust.”
Wisdom on Trustworthiness
Here are some reflections on the concept of trustworthiness:
- Be noble and trustworthy, not because people deserve integrity and honesty, but because you do not deserve dishonor and betrayal.
- Three things lead to righteousness: trustworthiness, keeping promises, and maintaining family ties.
- Shared knowledge creates a collective awareness, and words are a trust, so be mindful of what you convey.
- Nothing burdens a person like trust, for if you bear it, be patient, as it is a significant load.
- The trustworthy person aligns their thoughts with reality, while the deceitful alters reality to fit their thoughts.
- If you lack capital, make trustworthiness your capital.
- Life is a trust bestowed upon you; you have no right to contest its return on the Day of Judgment, as it is not truly yours.
- Do not be deceived by a person’s boastfulness; rather, value the one who fulfills trusts and respects the dignity of others.
- A person who is refined, kind-hearted, and mindful of their trusts is distinguished.
- Be trustworthy, as it will earn you the love of people; the Prophet was a trustworthy friend.
- If you are entrusted with a position of authority, recognize that it is a responsibility for which you will be questioned on the Day of Judgment; do not regard it as an honor that earns you respect among people.
- If you are entrusted with a responsibility, whether as a director, minister, or leader, remember that the individuals you oversee are free; do not enslave them to your power, lest you face humiliation in this life and the Hereafter.
- We must uphold our trust to our nation.
- No burden is heavier than trust; if you carry it, exercise patience as it is a challenging responsibility.
- If you are not trustworthy, you will not be truthful.
Brief Phrases on Trustworthiness
In this segment, we present some concise phrases related to trustworthiness:
- Your trustworthiness reflects the greatness of your character.
- The best form of trust is keeping one’s promises.
- The person who is trustworthy towards others is also trustworthy towards themselves.
- Trustworthiness is essential for orderly affairs.
- Our lives are enriched by trust.
- If we are trustworthy, we can truly practice our faith.
- When trust is lost, the entire community suffers; how can we call ourselves Muslims when our actions stray from Islamic values?
- Be truthful to be trustworthy.
- Life becomes pleasant with trustworthiness.
- Trustworthiness is both a religious and ethical imperative.
- Trustworthiness is a book that preserves its miracles for the world.
- Be trustworthy, and hearts will be drawn to you.
- Trustworthiness is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
- Trust is a distinctive quality of the honest; it is not permissible for anyone, rich or poor, to neglect their trust.
- Trust is a small vessel that only the trustworthy can fill.
- The truest honesty is trustworthiness, and the gravest betrayal is treachery.