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touch the orphans’ money except for their own good, until they reach maturity. You shall fulfill your covenants, for a covenant is a great responsibility. [8:27] O you who believe, do not betray GOD and the messenger, and do not betray those who trust you, now that you know.
Do justice to every one without any discrimination [4:135] O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves, or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not be biased by your personal wishes. If you deviate or disregard (this commandment), then GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.Treat parents with respect [17:23] Your Lord has decreed that you shall not worship except Him, and your parents shall be honored. As long as one or both of them live, you shall never say to them, “Uff” (the slightest gesture of annoyance), nor shall you shout at them; you shall treat them amicably.
Treat Each Other Amicably [17:53] Tell My servants to treat each other in the best possible manner, for the devil will always try to drive a wedge among them. Surely, the devil is man’s most ardent enemy. [41:34] Not equal is the good response and the bad response. You shall resort to the nicest possible response. Thus, the one who used to be your enemy, may become your best friend.
Uphold the law [55:7-9] He constructed the sky and established the law. You shall not transgress the law. You shall establish justice; do not violate the law. [5:62] You see many of them readily committing evil and transgression, and eating from illicit earnings. Miserable indeed is what they do.
Guard your modesty
[24:30-31] Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes
(and not stare at the women), and to maintain their chastity. This is purer for them. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything they do. And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their chastity. …
Counter evil with goodness [28:54] To these we grant twice the reward, because they steadfastly persevere. They counter evil works with good works, and from our provisions to them, they give.Do your work through consultation [42:38] They respond to their Lord by observing the Contact Prayers (Salat). Their affairs are decided after due consultation among themselves, and from our provisions to them they give (to charity).
Be morally upright [24:33] Those who cannot afford to get married shall maintain morality until GOD provides for them from His grace. Those among your servants who wish to be freed in order to marry, you shall grant them their wish, once you realize that they are honest. And give them from GOD’s money that He has bestowed upon you. You shall not force your girls to commit prostitution, seeking the materials of this world, if they wish to be chaste. If anyone forces them, then GOD, seeing that they are forced, is Forgiver, Merciful.
Do not be a spendthrift [17:27] The extravagant are brethren of the devils, and the devil is unappreciative of his Lord.
Observe etiquette [24:27-28] O you who believe, do not enter homes other than yours without permission from their inhabitants, and without greeting them. This is better for you, that you may take heed. If you find no one in them, do not enter them until you obtain permission. If you are told, “Go back,” you must go back. This is purer for you. GOD is fully aware of everything you do. [4:86] When greeted with a greeting, you shall respond with a better greeting or at least an equal one. GOD reckons all things. [5:2]….You shall cooperate in matters of righteousness and piety; do not cooperate in matters that are sinful and evil.….
Do not be opinionated [38:26] O David, we have made you a ruler on earth. Therefore, you shall judge among the people equitably,
and do not follow your personal opinion, lest it diverts you from the way of GOD. Surely, those who stray off the way of GOD incur severe retribution for forgetting the Day of Reckoning.
Do not participate in usury [3:130] O you who believe, you shall not take usury, compounded over and over. Observe GOD, that you may succeed.
Do not indulge in intoxicants and gambling [5:90] O you who believe, intoxicants, and gambling, and the altars of idols, and the games of chance are abominations of the devil; you shall avoid them, that you may succeed.
Do not covet what God gave to others [4:32] You shall not covet the qualities bestowed upon each other by GOD; the men enjoy certain qualities, and the women enjoy certain qualities. You may implore GOD to shower you with His grace. GOD is fully aware of all things.
Do as you say [61:2-3] O you who believe, why do you say what you do not do? Most abominable in the sight of GOD is that you say what you do not do.
Avoid adultery [17:32] You shall not commit adultery; it is a gross sin, and an evil behavior.
Do not slander [24:23] Surely, those who falsely accuse married women who are pious believers have incurred condemnation in this life and in the Hereafter; they have incurred a horrendous retribution. [104:1] Woe to every backbiter, slanderer.
Do Not Prohibit Lawful Things [5:87] O you who believe, do not prohibit good things that are made lawful by GOD, and do not aggress; GOD dislikes the aggressors. [2:168] O people, eat from the earth’s products all that is lawful and good, and do not follow the steps of Satan; he is your most ardent enemy.
Do not oppress nor aggress [2:191] ….Oppression is worse than murder. [2:190] You may fight in the
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