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Several years ago an Imam moved to Toronto, after immigrating to Canada. Imam often took the bus from his home to the downtown area in Toronto. Some weeks after he arrived, Imam had occasion to ride the same bus. When he sat down, Imam discovered that the driver had accidentally given him twenty five cents too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, 'you better give the twenty five cents back. It would be wrong to keep it'.
Then he thought, 'Oh forget it, it's only twenty five cents. 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 Imam paused momentarily at the door, then he handed the twenty five cents back to the driver and said: "Here, you gave me too much change."
The driver with a smile replied: "Are not you the new Imam in this area of Toronto? 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 Imam 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 five cents!"
Bottom-line: We may never see the impact our actions have on people... Sometimes we are the only knowledge of the Noble Qur'an 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.
O Allah! I entrust You with what I have read and I have studied. O Allah! Bring it back to me when I am in need of it. O Allah! You do whatever You wish, and You are my Availed and Protector, and the best of aid. O Allah! Keep us far away from bidah (innovation in belief) of any sort and all types of shirk (associating partners with Allah), make us of those who bow down and fully submit to you and cause us to die as Muslims.....Ameen
"OH Muslims! People Will Judge Your Islamic Values by Your CONDUCT towards them and NOT By Your Performance of Religious Rituals (Salaah, Fasting, Hajj etc)"

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