Action Quote by Muhammad
“A man asked Muhammad what was the mark whereby he might know the reality of his faith. Muhammad said, 'If thou derive pleasure from the good which thou hast performed and thou be grieved for the evil which thou hast committed, thou art a true believer.' The man said. 'In what doth a fault really consist' Muhammad said, 'when action pricketh thy conscience, forsake it.'”
About This Quote
Source Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Faith, 1:1
A true believer feels joy from good deeds and sorrow for sins, and abandons actions that trouble the conscience.
In simple terms: Joy in good, sorrow in sin, and avoid guilty actions.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner peace by aligning deeds with conscience.
Themes
faith
conscience
morality
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
serious
hopeful
Type
didactic
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- confession
- ethical decision‑making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Islamic ethics
psychology of guilt
spiritual accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the sincerity of your remorse?
- What actions consistently disturb your conscience?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to recognize subtle faults without honest self‑examination.
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