Trust and Commitment: A Lost Virtue of Muslims

In today's rapidly shifting world, the Ummah faces a complex mix of challenges-political instability, identity crises, and spiritual drift. Among these issues, one of the most subtle yet deeply impactful problems is the miscommitment of Muslims.

Often, Muslims take commitments casually. To understand the seriousness of commitment in Islam, let us reflect upon a heartfelt incident from the life of the Prophet ﷺ.

A Lesson from the Life of the Prophet ﷺ

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Humza (Sunan Abi Dawood 4996):

Before the declaration of Prophethood, Abdullah ibn Humza had a business deal with the Prophet ﷺ, in which he owed something to him. Abdullah said to the Prophet:

"Wait here, I will bring it now."

The Prophet ﷺ replied:

"I will wait for you."

Abdullah ibn Humza forgot about the matter. After three days, when he passed through the same place, he found the Prophet ﷺ standing at the exact spot, still waiting.

Surprised, he said:

"I had forgotten about it, yet you are still here?"

The Prophet ﷺ replied:

"You hurt me so much."

Reflection

Pause and think for a moment-how our beloved Prophet ﷺ spent three days waiting for something that was rightfully his, solely to honor a commitment.

This incident teaches us that commitment in Islam is not optional; it is a moral and spiritual obligation.

The Way Forward

• Muslims must break the vicious cycle of making commitments and deliberately failing to fulfill them.
• Parents should instill the value of honoring commitments in their children.
• Children should not be raised to take promises lightly, whether small or large.

Miscommitment is not merely a personal flaw-it is a spiritual disease that weakens the ethical foundations of a Muslim's life. By adhering to the example of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Muslims can revive the noble value of trustworthiness and strengthen their faith.

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