TRUST DISAPPEARS FROM OUR RELATIONSHIPS

Trust Lost

General

1. The meaning of trust or amanah is trustworthiness. It is something or someone left to someone to protect or keep. The opposite of trust is betrayal or even treason that is to fail to keep the trust or amanah in the way the person who left it expected or wanted. Trustworthiness further enhances the integrity and sound moral conduct that is inherent in the notion of honesty. Being trustworthy implies being honest, fair in dealings and punctual as well as honouring trusts and keeping promises and commitments. An important part of the noble Islamic character is being trustworthy.

Honesty and Trustworthiness

HONESTY

2. While the qualities of honesty and trustworthiness are inextricably entwined, there are slight differences. Honesty implies a lack of deceit while trustworthiness entails honouring and fulfilling commitments, promises, trusts and covenants. It covers moral, social, legal and religious obligations. Being truthful in promises and covenants is one of the characteristics by which the believers are known. Both promises and covenants involve saying something about an issue to confirm that you will uphold the trust. This is especially so with regard to one's duties towards Almighty Allah. Allah praises the believers by promising them Paradise ----

'Those who are faithfully true to their trust or amanah and to their covenants...these indeed are the inheritors. Who shall inherit Paradise. And dwell therein forever (Quran 23:8, 23:10-11)'

Trust in Islam

TRUST IN ALLAH

3. Keeping Trust is Naturally Ingrained in a Believer’s Heart. Keeping trust protects the rights of Allah and those of His slaves. It keeps away people from lowliness and meanness. It reaches the desired heights only when this quality is absorbed by people in their natures and consciousness, when it reaches the depths of their hearts and when it is guarded against the influences of close and distant relationships.

'Allah commands you to render back your trusts to those to whom they are due; and when you judge between man and man that you judge with justice (An-Nissa: 58)'

4. Every believer is a brother or sister to the other; we are one body, one nation, one country. The right hand must be able to trust the left hand. The commands and rules from Almighty Allah are designed for our benefit. Islam holds people’s rights in high esteem. The systematic arrangement of guidelines and regulations is intended to uphold the rights Islam gives to the believers and to minimise vice and corruption. Islam strongly condemns the violation of God-given rights. When Allah commands us to keep the trust, to be trustworthy, it is not a matter to be taken lightly.

5. Prophet Muhammad explained the seriousness of upholding the rights due to others when he said, “Allah says, ‘There are three people whom I shall be their opponent on the Day of Judgment: A man who was given something in My Name and then betrays; A man who sells-off a free man (as a slave) and consumes the price; and A man who hires a labourer, makes use of his service then does not give him his wages.’” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari). Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran ---

'Verily, Allah does command you to render back your Trusts to whom they are due (Quran 4:58)'

6. In the past Allah dealt severely with people who were dishonest and did not honour their trusts. The people of Midian had developed unfair and corrupt business practices and Prophet Shuaib was instructed to warn them of God’s displeasure.

'He said, “Oh my people! Worship Allah, you have no other Allah but Him, and give not short measure or weight, I see you in prosperity; and verily I fear for you the torment of a Day encompassing. And Oh my people! Give full measure and weight in justice and reduce not the things that are due to the people, and do not commit mischief in the land, causing corruption. That which is left by Allah for you (after giving the rights of the people) is better for you, if you are believers (Holy Quran 11:85-86)'

Reliability

RELIABILITY

7. Reliability, honesty and trustworthiness are characteristics that must be present in anyone who claims to be a believer. The sayings of Prophet Muhammad indicate that dishonesty and betrayal are completely at odds with the Islamic faith. Prophet Muhammad informed us that---

'A hypocrite is known by three traits: When he speaks, he lies; when he promises, he reneges; when he is entrusted, he cheats or embezzles (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)'

Importance of Trustworthiness

8. Trustworthiness is a quality that is essential if a society is to function as one unit, bearing in mind the needs and aspirations of all its citizens. The Muslim nation should be one unit, one nation. All members of this brotherhood should be able to stand before God knowing that he is safe and secure in the company of one who is trustworthy. From the lowliest peasant to the mightiest king all are equal, the only thing that makes one member of the unit better than the other is his piety or righteousness. Amongst the many qualities that blend together to make righteousness, is trustworthiness.

Conclusion

9. Keeping trust is a very important quality. People with weak faith cannot bear it. Allah has given an ex of how its burden bears down man’s whole existence. Therefore it should not be considered an ordinary thing and no laxity should be shown in fulfilling its demands --

'We did indeed offer the Trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the mountains; but they refused to undertake it, being afraid thereof; but man undertook it; he was indeed unjust and foolish (Ahzab: 72)'

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