Re: Islam absolutely forbids cheating and deception

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Islam absolutely forbids cheating and deception



Cheating and deception are despicable characteristics that are beneath
a decent person. Intentionally distorting the truth in order to
mislead others contradicts the values of honesty, which requires an
attitude of sincerity, straightforwardness, and fairness that leaves
no room for cheating, lying, trickery, or deceit. There are many
texts from the Quran and the Sunnah conveying the meaning that
cheating, whether the target be Muslims or non-Muslims, is forbidden.

Accepting the guidance of Islam leads a person to truthfulness, which
means a person completely avoids cheating, cheating, and back-
stabbing. The Prophet of Islam said:

?Whoever bears arms against us is not one of us, and whoever cheats us
is not one of us.? (Saheeh Muslim)

According to another report, the Prophet passed by a pile of food in
the market. He put his hand inside it and felt dampness, although the
surface was dry. He said:

?O owner of the food, what is this??

The man said, ?It was damaged by rain, O Messenger of God.?

He said, ?Why did you not put the rain-damaged food on top so that
people could see it! Whoever cheats us is not one of us.? (Saheeh
Muslim)

Muslim society is based on purity of feeling, love, sincerity towards
every Muslim, and fulfillment of promises to every member of society.
Its members are endowed with piety, truthfulness, and faithfulness.
Cheating and deception are alien characters in contrast to the noble
character of a true Muslim. There is no room in it for swindlers,
double crossers, tricksters, or traitors.

Islam views cheating and deception as heinous sins, a source of shame
to the one guilty of committing them, both in this world and the
next. The Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him,
did not merely denounce them by excluding them from the Muslim
community in this world, he also announced that on the Day of Judgment
every traitor would be raised carrying the flag of his betrayal. A
caller will cry out from the vast arena of judgment, pointing to him,
drawing attention to him:

?Every traitor will have a banner on the Day of Resurrection and it
will be said: This is the betrayer of so-and-so.? (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

The shame of traitors ? men and women - will be immense. Those who
thought that their betrayal had been forgotten will find it right
there, exposed for the whole world to see on banners raised high held
by their own hands!

Their shame will increase even more when they meet with the Prophet of
Mercy, the advocate of the sinners on that terrifying and horrible
Day. Their crime is of such enormity that it will deprive them of
divine mercy and the Prophet?s intercession. The Prophet of Islam
said:

?God said: There are three whom I will oppose on the Day of
Resurrection: a man who gave his word and then betrayed it; a man who
sold a free man into slavery and kept the money; and a man who hired
someone, benefited from his labor, then did not pay his
wages.? (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

One should steer clear of all the various forms of deceit and
deception present in today?s society. Cheating is common in
examinations, business transactions, and even between spouses and
loved ones. Placing a label on domestically-made products to make it
seem that it is imported is a kind of fraud. Some people give wrong
advice when their council is sought and thus deceive the person who
believes he is getting good advice. An employee should do the job for
what he is paid for without any deception or cheating. Rulers rig
the ballot to win elections and cheat the whole nation. Cheating
between spouses and having extra-marital affairs is widespread in
modern society. A Muslim should value himself too highly to be among
those who cheat or deceive perchance one might fall in the category of
hypocrites about whom the Prophet said:

?There are four characteristics, whoever has all of them is a true
hypocrite, and whoever has one of them has one of the qualities of a
hypocrite until he gives it up: when he is trusted, he betrays; when
he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he
disputes, he resorts to slander.? (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)

Therefore, a Muslim who has true Islamic sensitivities avoids deceit,
cheating, treachery, and lying no matter what benefits or profits such
activities might bring him, because Islam considers those guilty of
such deeds to be hypocrites.



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