Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim

1. Preface

Extraordinary, God-loving friends, in positive psychology there is a condition called the Authentic Self. Scientifically, the happiest people are those who have total alignment between thought, speech, and action. A true believer has this character; they wear no social “masks.” If a small child is loved for his carefree innocence, then a believer is admired for the purity of his intention. A believer’s honesty and loyalty are not because they are incapable of deceit, but because their nervous system has been wired with fear of Allah, so lying creates immense inner discomfort. That is why they appear like “big children”—innocent yet wise.This aligns with the command of Allah SWT in the Qur’an:

يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللّٰهَ وَكُوْنُوْا مَعَ الصّٰدِقِيْنَ

“O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with the truthful.” (QS. At-Taubah: 119)The Messenger ﷺ also emphasized the importance of this clear path in his saying:

تَرَكْتُكُمْ عَلَى الْبَيْضَاءِ لَيْلُهَا كَنَهَارِهَا لَا يَزِيغُ عَنْهَا بَعْدِي إِلَّا هَالِكٌ

“I have left you upon a clear path, its night is like its day; no one deviates from it after me except one who is doomed.” (HR. Ibnu Majah)[white]

2. Explanation

The foremost trait of a believer is loyalty and honesty. There is no room for betrayal, deceit, let alone evil conspiracy in their hearts. Dealing with a believer should make anyone feel safe and at ease because they have no “double face”—what is on the tongue is what is in the heart. This highest integrity is reflected in a transparent way of life. Imagine a very simple person who, when trading, points out the flaws of his goods before the buyer even asks. When asked why he does that, he answers with a sincere smile, “I don’t want to trade my Paradise for a few pieces of unlawful money.” His innocence in upholding trust may seem strange to a world full of deceit, yet in his eyes shines a peace possessed only by those who have not known sin.If we look for a fitting analogy, a believer is like a clear crystal mirror. It reflects light as it is, without distortion. He does not try to appear as gold when he is silver. The world may be full of dull, closed concrete walls, but a believer is transparent glass; we know what is inside just by looking at the clarity of his character. This honesty is actually the most burden-relieving lifestyle.We often see quite a funny phenomenon in modern life. We spend a lot of money on public speaking courses or negotiation techniques to look convincing, even though we know we’re lying. We wear expensive suits to look honorable, while our hearts are full of cunning schemes. We become like someone wearing a clown mask at a funeral—completely out of place! Yet, the cheapest and most effective way to be liked by people is to be honest. With honesty, we don’t have to bother memorizing which lie we told to whom. Life becomes very simple—as simple as a small child who, when he wants something, says it without needing high-level political strategy.

3. Lessons and Message

The valuable lesson for us is that maturity in faith should not kill the “childlike” character of honesty and innocence within us. The main message is integrity: be the same person in public and behind closed doors. A believer’s strength lies not in his skill at pretending, but in his courage to be as he is under the watch of Allah whom he loves so dearly.

4. Conclusion

Beloved brothers and sisters, be a radiant person. Possess the purity of heart like a small child, yet remain firm and great in holding to the principles of faith. Don’t let the poison of the world corrupt the innocence of your faith. Return to the white path, where its night is as bright as its day.Allahu a‘lam bish-shawab

والله أعلم بالصواب

الحمد لله رب العالمين

Wassalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Oleh : Abu Sultan Al-Qadrie