I read a verse:
﴿O you who have believed, do not betray Allah and the Messenger or betray your trusts while you know [the consequence].﴾
Al-Anfal: 27
Betrayal of trust isn't always big and obvious… sometimes it's the tiny things we overlook daily.
Simple examples:
1) In words
[Spreading someone's words without verifying them]
[Or adding details to make it 'sound stronger']
➡️ That's a betrayal of the trust in words.
2) In time
[Wasting your time on pointless stuff](social media for hours without a goal)
[Or being late for a commitment without reason]
➡️ Time is a trust you have.
3) In work or study
[Cheating on an assignment or exam]
[Or delivering work below your capability when you can do better]
➡️ This is a betrayal of professional trust.
4) In secrets
[A person confided in you with private words, then you share them with others]
➡️ This is breaking the trust.
5) In the eyes and heart
[Looking at forbidden or harmful things]
[Or constantly thinking about what weakens you and pulls you away from the right path]
➡️ This is a trust towards yourself.
6) In relationships
[Showing the opposite of what’s inside you and dealing deceitfully]
➡️ This is also a form of dishonesty.
In conclusion:
What seems simple… could actually be a deficiency in trust.
And every time a person acts without honesty or shirks responsibility, it weakens the trust in their heart without them noticing.
May Allah grant us wellness and protect us, and provide us with His mercy.
﴿O you who have believed, do not betray Allah and the Messenger or betray your trusts while you know [the consequence].﴾
Al-Anfal: 27
Betrayal of trust isn't always big and obvious… sometimes it's the tiny things we overlook daily.
Simple examples:
1) In words
[Spreading someone's words without verifying them]
[Or adding details to make it 'sound stronger']
➡️ That's a betrayal of the trust in words.
2) In time
[Wasting your time on pointless stuff](social media for hours without a goal)
[Or being late for a commitment without reason]
➡️ Time is a trust you have.
3) In work or study
[Cheating on an assignment or exam]
[Or delivering work below your capability when you can do better]
➡️ This is a betrayal of professional trust.
4) In secrets
[A person confided in you with private words, then you share them with others]
➡️ This is breaking the trust.
5) In the eyes and heart
[Looking at forbidden or harmful things]
[Or constantly thinking about what weakens you and pulls you away from the right path]
➡️ This is a trust towards yourself.
6) In relationships
[Showing the opposite of what’s inside you and dealing deceitfully]
➡️ This is also a form of dishonesty.
In conclusion:
What seems simple… could actually be a deficiency in trust.
And every time a person acts without honesty or shirks responsibility, it weakens the trust in their heart without them noticing.
May Allah grant us wellness and protect us, and provide us with His mercy.