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Story of a Truthful Tifl...

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STORY

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Who Knows the story of

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani?

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir JilaniThere was a young boy who lived with his mother

He liked to learn new things

But schools were not common in those days

He wanted to travel to Baghdad to study

Travel was difficult and dangerous at the time

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir JilaniHis mother gave him some food and money and sent him with a caravan to Baghdad

The money was sewn in his clothes so no one could find it.

His mother advised him to always tell the truthas advised by the Holy Prophet SAW

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir JilaniRobbers attacked the caravan and took everything

One robber asked Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani if he had any money. The money was hidden.

He said Yes I have money but the robber could not see it

The robber took him to his boss saying that this boy was lying claiming that he had money

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani

Hadhrat Abdul Qadir Jilani explained that my mother advised me to always tell the truth so I am not lying

He showed him the money

Robbers were so impressed that they returned everyone’s belonging and asked Allah for forgiveness

even though his money was safe and hidden...

Why did he tell theTRUTH?

Why did he tell the truth?His mother's advice

His mother had taught him that it was the practice of the Holy Prophet SAW to always tell the truth

He was an honest boy and interested in learning and education

He knew one should always tell the truth

WHY? list all the reasons?

Should a Tifl always tell the truth?

Keep company of the truthful - No one likes to be friend with a liar

O ye who believe! fear Allah and be with the

truthful. (Chapter 9, verse 119)

Hadith of the Holy Prophet SAW

The three biggest sins to avoid:

1) Shirk

2) Disobedience to Parents

3) Lying

The legal case against the Promised Messiah (AS)

A case was filed in court against the Promised Messiah (AS) for not following the rules of the Post Office

His lawyer advised him to lie to avoid punishment

Hadhur said “come what may, I will not tell a lie.”

Judge was so impressed with his honesty that he honorable discharged the Promised Messiah (AS)

A Tifl Always Tells the Truth

We should not lie evenwhen in danger

The Boy who lied

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Why Not?

Is it OK to liefor fun or as a joke?

What happens when you lie?

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Consequence of lying

You are forced to tell more lies

People don't trust you

No one wants to be friends with a liar

Allah is not pleased with liars

LIE

Next Slide - Monthly Tarbiyyat Questionnaire

Has telling the TRUTH ever helped you?

Share your stories.

Monthly Tarbiyyat Questions(survey for monthly report)

i) Do you offer 5 daily Salat?

ii) Do you recite the Holy Quran daily?

iii) Are you studying the translation of the Holy Quran?

iv) Are you currently enrolled in a Al-Furqan Quran Class online?

v) Are you currently enrolled in a local Jama’at Quran Class?

vi) Did you write a letter to Huzoor (aba) this month?

vii) Do you listen to Huzoor's Friday Sermon?

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