Mishkat al-Masabih 5358 — (Ar-riqaq) Words that soften the heart

AbuHurayrah Narrated from:

Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "My Lord has given me nine commands; (1) I should fear Allah in private and in public in every situation whatsoever so that I am prevented from doing wrong).(2) I must speak the truth whether I am angry or pleased (and must exercise moderation in every condition and only utter what is just).(3) I must exercise moderation both in poverty and richness.(4) I must join bonds of relationship with whose who sever it with me. (This those who sever it with me. (This was a very prominent attribute of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. (5) I must continue to give (liberally) even to him who denies me (and keeps me out of his dealings). (6) I must forgive him who does wrong to me (though I possess ability to retaliate and suppress him). (7) I must let my silence be occupied with worship (like making mention of Allah in my mind) (8) I must let my speech be mention of Allah (and His praise and His message). (9) I must cause my looking to be to heed and take a lesson (attentively, not with inattention and neglect). My Lord also commanded me that I should enjoin that which is pious and righteous (or the reputable). The word is urf or ma'ruf (s in another version). Both signify 'the reputable.'