Truth carries immense significance, and the importance of truth in Islam is greatly highlighted in the Quran. In life, it is commanded to speak the truth at every stage. Truthfulness is the very cornerstone of the upright Muslim’s character and the springboard for his virtuous deeds. Truthfulness is the conformity of the outer with the inner, the action with the intention, the speech with the belief, and the practice with the preaching. Islam is a religion of guidance and the truth for mankind, bringing us rules, laws, thought, science, and knowledge that came from Allah through the Prophets. Allah says:
إِنَّ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ يَهْدِي لِلَّتِي هِيَ أَقْوَمُ وَيُبَشِّرُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ الَّذِينَ يَعْمَلُونَ الصَّالِحَاتِ أَنَّ لَهُمْ أَجْرًا كَبِيرًا
“Indeed, this Quran guides to that which is most suitable and gives good tidings to the believers who do righteous deeds that they will have a great reward.” (Quran 17:9)
Telling the truth is a key to all doors and kinds of goodness that lead to Paradise. Islam commands us to follow the pathway of justice, which is guided by the absolute truth and nothing else than the truth. Allah ordered the believers to tell the truth and urged them to be among the truthful. Islam is the only religion which guides its followers in every step of their lives. Being truthful is one of the necessities of human society, one of the virtues of human behaviour, and brings great benefits. Allah says:
إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَا إِلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ بِالْحَقِّ لِتَحْكُمَ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ بِمَا أَرَاكَ اللَّهُ وَلَا تَكُن لِّلْخَائِنِينَ خَصِيمًا
“Indeed, We have given you the Book with the truth so that you may judge between the people with what Allah has shown you. And (do) not be for the deceitful a pleader.” (Surah An-Nisa` 4:105)
Speaking the truth is the most important and powerful aspect of Islam. God has instructed Muslims to speak the truth in every situation. Truthfulness is the backbone of any peaceful and sincere society. People should be motivated to speak the truth and keep in mind what is right and wrong according to the instructions of God. God rewards Muslims for speaking the truth. Muslims have to build the courage and power to speak the truth to enter Paradise. Islam teaches us to always keep the truth in each part of our lives.
Here are some highlights and the significance of speaking the truth:
- Truth is a cornerstone of the upright Muslim’s character
- Truth is related to reality, what has actually happened
- Truth is one of the excellencies of human attitude
- Truth is a springboard for his virtuous deeds
- Truth is one of the necessities of our society
- Truth is elevated to praiseworthy heights
- Truth is the excellence of human attitude
- Truth is the best habit you can develop
- Truth prevails in all circumstances
- Truth: Practice what you preach
- Truth is the oldest of all the virtues
- Truth reflected the person’s character
- Truth raised in ranks in the sight of God
- Truthful is the sword of God on His earth
- Truth includes being truthful toward Allah
- Truthfulness is implanted in a person’s soul
- Truth saved from destruction and calamities
- Truth is emphasised in this great type of manner
- Truth manifested itself in the life and characteristics
- Truth is the backbone of any peaceful and sincere society
Truthfulness is the greatest of stations; from it sprout all the various stations of those traversing the path to God. The positive reciprocal effect of behaving truthfully with people in this worldly life. The religion of Islam puts great emphasis on upholding truth and justice under all circumstances, even against one’s loved ones. The pillars of truthfulness can be completed when the believer becomes truthful towards his Lord, the Prophet (PBUH), himself and society. Allah says:
قُلْ صَدَقَ اللَّهُ فَاتَّبِعُوا مِلَّةَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ
“Say, Allah (has) spoken the truth, then follow (the) religion (of) Ibrahim (the) upright, and not he was of the polytheists.” (Surah Al-Imran 3:95)
Truth has great power, and it is the rock foundation of every great character. Truth is power, and when you get to speak the truth solely, you start seeing the rewards of Allah. Telling yourself the truth can be the best habit you can develop, and asking questions and talking things through with yourself can be the easiest and quickest way to establish this habit. Allah says:
إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ بِالْحَقِّ بَشِيرًا وَنَذِيرًا وَلَا تُسْأَلُ عَنْ أَصْحَابِ الْجَحِيمِ
“Indeed We! [We] have sent you with the truth, (as) a bearer of good news and (as) a warner. And not you will be asked about (the) companions (of) the blazing Fire.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:119 )
Truthfulness is one of the most basic things for the establishment of mutual social relations. Allah ordered the believers to tell the truth and urged them to be among the truthful. Our religion, Islam, puts an immense emphasis on upholding the truth and justice in all situations, either for loved ones or against them. To speak always the truth means to be a faithful, honest and trustworthy person.
Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran about the reward of Truth:
- “Truly Allah loves the Muttaqin.” (Quran, 3:76)
- “These are they on whom Allah bestowed favours…” (Quran 19:58)
- “Be careful of your duty to Allah and be with the truthful.” (Quran 9:119)
- “O you who believe! Repent to God with most sincere repentance.” (Quran 66:8)
- “O you who believe! Have fear of God, and be among the truthful.” (Quran 9:119)
- “So put your trust in Allah, indeed, you (are) on the truth manifest.” (Quran 27:79)
- “If they had been true to Allaah, it would have been better for them.” (Quran 47:21)
- “And mention in the Book, Enoch: surely he was a most truthful Prophet.” (Quran 19:56)
Truth has great power, and it is the rock foundation of every great character. No one likes to tell lies, but we feel that being dishonest with others and ourselves is sometimes easier than telling the truth. Learning to be honest and eliminating the need for lies can help clean up your conscience and your relationships. Telling the truth is key for all doors and kinds of goodness that lead to Paradise. Allah says:
لِيُحِقَّ الْحَقَّ وَيُبْطِلَ الْبَاطِلَ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْمُجْرِمُونَ
“That He might justify the truth and prove false the falsehood, even if disliked it, the criminals.” (Surah Al-Anfal 8:8 )
Truthfulness is the backbone of any peaceful and sincere society. If all Muslims try to adopt this great and basic character, there is no doubt and no hurdle in the way of their success. Being truthful in all situations requires sincerity of heart and limbs by virtue of the fact that the heart can’t desire and the limbs can’t respond except for whatever pleases Allah. Islam is a religion that guides its followers in every step of their lives. Most of the Islamic teachings are based on some secrets that lead to a very happy, peaceful and secure life. Allah says:
قُلْ صَدَقَ اللَّهُ فَاتَّبِعُوا مِلَّةَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ
“Say, Allah (has) spoken the truth, then follow (the) religion (of) Ibrahim (the) upright, and not he was of the polytheists.” (Surah Al-Imran 3:95 )
Telling the truth is key to all doors of goodness that may lead to Paradise. Exalted be He, who has made clear in the Quran that telling the truth is also a way for attaining success and salvation on the Day of Judgment. May Allah make us among the truthful in words, deeds and all situations and help us obey Him and those He has ordained us to obey. Allah,
