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Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu.
Dear friends, I hope you are all well and healthy by the great mercy and grace of Allah. I am also well and healthy by your prayers and the endless mercy of Allah Almighty.
A discussion in the light of the Quran and Hadith
Cheating is one of the worst faults in human character. It is a crime that gives rise to unrest, distrust and injustice in all areas - the individual, family, society and the state. Islam teaches truthfulness, trustworthiness and fairness and strictly prohibits cheating, lying and cheating. The identity of a Muslim is that he is truthful, trustworthy and will strive to fulfill the rights of people. Even if a cheater benefits temporarily, he will have to face severe accountability in the hereafter.
Allah Almighty says in the Quran:
“O you who believe! Do not betray Allah and the Messenger, nor knowingly betray your trusts.”
— Surah Al-Anfal, 8:27
In this verse, Allah Almighty clearly commands us to refrain from betrayal and deceit. Deception is basically a betrayal of trust and a means of destroying people’s rights.
Again, Allah Almighty says:
“Woe to those who give short measure and short weight.”
— Surah Al-Mutaffifin, 83:1
This verse is a strong warning against business deception. However, its lesson is not limited to business; it commands people to be honest and just in every aspect of life.
The Prophet ﷺ condemned deception in very strong terms. Once, he put his hand in a pile of food grains in the market and found a wet part inside. Then he said to the seller, “Why did you not put this on top so that people could see it?” Then he declared: “He who deceives us is not of us.”
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