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» re * ¢. - : - £ - + Bore - - THE DIVINE INSTRUCTIONS . HOLY INSTRUCTION FROM THE PROPHET a JUSTICE 1. The peace of society dependeth on justice; the happiness of individuals, on the safe enjoyment of all their possessions. . 2 Keep the desires of thy heart, therefore, within the bounds of ~ moderation ; let the hand of justice lead them aright. ’ 3.. Cast not an evil eye on the goods of thy neighbor: Jet whatever is his property be sacred from thy touch. 4. Let no temptation allure thee, nor any provocation excite thee to lift up thy hand to the hazard of his life. 5. Defame him not in his character; bear no false witness against him. 6. Corrupt not his servant to cheat or forsake him; and the wife of his bosom, © tempt not to sin. 7. It will be a grief to his heart, which thou canst not relieve; an _ injury to his life, which no reparation can atone. %. In thy dealings with men, be impartial and just; and do unto them as thou wouldst Chey should do unto thee. 9. Be faithful to thy trust, and deceive not the man who relieth upon thee; be assured, it is less evil in the sight of Allah to steal than to betray. 10. Oppress not the poor, and defraud not his hire the laboring baal 11. When thou sellest for gain, hear the whispering of conscience, and be satisfied with moderation; nor from the ignorance of thy buyer take any advantage. 12. Pay the debts which thou owest: for he who gave thee credit, relieth upon thine honor; and to withhold from him his due, is both Mean and unjust. 13. Finally, O son of society, examine thy heart, call remembrance to thy aid; and if in any of these things thou hast transgressed, make a eneady rengrati on, to the atmnet nf the noua Speruy st peeucis MAMRVOL UE Ely pA Wet, CHAPTER XXXII HOLY INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE PROPHET + CHARITY 1. Happy is the man who hath sown in his breast the seeds of bene- volence: the produce thereof shall be charity and love. ° 2. From the fountain of his heart shall rise rivers of goodness; and the streams shall overflow, for the benefit of mankind. . 3. He assisteth the poor in their trouble; he rejoiceth in furthering the. Prosperity of all men. ee “He censureth not his neighbor; he believeth not the tales of envy - - and ‘inalevolence ; neither repeateth he their slanders. « an 3. . He forgiveth the injuries of men, he wipeth them from his re , ©: memberance; revenge and malice have no place in his heart. ~~. , ian 6 For evil he returneth not evil, he hateth not even his enemy 7 but requiteth their injustice with a friendly admonition.