Story ← The Price of Imaan

Several years ago an Imaam moved to London. He often took the bus
fromhis home to the town area.Some weeks after he arrived, he had
occasion toride the same bus.
When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given
himtwenty pence too much change. As he considered what to do, he
thought to himself, you better give the twenty pence back. It would be
wrong to keep it. Then he thought, oh forget it, it's only twenty
pence. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus
company already gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept
it as a gift from Almighty Allah and keep quiet.
When his stop came, the Imaam paused momentarily at the door, then he
handed the twenty pence back to the driver and said "Here, you gave me
too much change."
The driver with a smile replied "Aren't you the new Imaam in this
area? I have been thinking lately about going to worship at your
mosque . I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much
change."
When the Imaam stepped off the bus, his knees became weak and soft. He
had to grab the nearest light pole and held for support, and looked up
to the heavens and cried "Oh Allah, I almost sold Islam for twenty
pence!"
Remember, we may never see the impact our actions have on people.
Sometimes we are the only knowledge of Quran someone will read, or the
only Islam a non- Muslim will see.
What we need to provide, Insha Allah is an example for others to see.
Be careful and be honest everyday, because you never know who is
watching your actions and judging you as a Muslim.