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In human relationship Fulfillment of promise is of great significance.
Most of our dealings are conducted a the basis of promises. If promises
are kept all matters are disposed of smoothly. If promises are broken all
matters are spoiled
Meaning:
Promise means to make a commitment or to make a prediction about; tell
in advance
Definition;
It is verbal or non verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing
to do (or not to do) in future.
Fulfillment of Promises in the light of The Holy Qura'n:
Therefore, Islam emphasizes the fulfillment of promises. Allah says in the
Holy Quran:
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Engagement will be enquired into (On the Day of Reckoning)
Among the promises made by man the greatest pledge is his submission
before Allah as his creator since the day of creation. In the Holy Quran
man has been reminded thus:
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And fulfill the covenant of Allah. Thus doth He command you, that ye
may remember.
In another place it has been emphasized that mutual pacts and collective
relations may be upheld and honoured thus:
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Those who fulfill the covenant of Allah and turn not after
entering into 2 covenant. And those who join what Allah has
commanded to join
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The Holy Prophet always remained true to his word under the most
difficult circum stances.
1. Necessary for Faith:
Ithas been narrated by Hazrat Ans that the Holy Prophet often said in his
addresses;
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A person who does not keep a promise is without Din
2. The symbol of a Hypocrite:
Once the Holy Prophet, «7c .i) 2. pointed out three characteristics of
hypocrites to identify him’
1. When he speaks he tells lies.
2. When he makes a promise, he never keeps it
3. When he is given a trast he misappropriates it.
3. The Treaty of Hudaibiya:
When on the occasion of Sulah Hudaiba Hazrat Abu Jandal appeared in
chains before the Holy Prophet and showed the signs of torture on his
body inflicted by Meccans, and requested the Holy Prophet that he might
bbe take to Madina, the Holy refused because it was a violation of the
terms of Hudaiba pact. They companions of the Holy Prophet were in
state of unrest when they saw the pitiable condition of Hazrat Abu Jandal
‘but they remained patient in honour of the Hudaibia pact.
EFFECTS:
Love and Respect
Social Co-operation
Economic Progress
Unity
Blessings of Allch
Prosperity
Social Peace
All the matters regarding business dealings and discharge of mutual rights
are part of Fulfillment of promises. It is therefore, 2 part of onr faith that
‘we should keep ond uphold our pacts end promises.
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