Honesty

 

Once, there was a poor man who found a purse filled with gold coins. Instead of keeping it for himself, he went to the local mosque and handed it over to the Imam, saying it belonged to someone in need. The Imam praised his honesty and asked him why he didn't keep the money for himself.

The poor man replied, "I may be poor in wealth, but I am rich in faith. It is my duty to do what is right, even when no one is watching."

Moved by his sincerity, the Imam gave him a small reward from the purse's contents. The news of the man's integrity spread throughout the town, and people began to help him in various ways. Eventually, his act of honesty brought him more blessings than the gold coins ever could.

This story teaches us the importance of honesty, integrity, and doing good deeds, even when faced with temptation.