The Status of Honesty and Righteousness in Islamic Thoughts

This paper deals with the Shi’as’ characteristics and the role of honesty and righteousness in the pure Islamic thoughts. After pointing out to divine mysticism, execution of God Almighty’s orders and possession of moral principles and virtues as three general and basic characteristics of true Shi’as, the commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, says: «ãóäúØöÞõåõãõ ÇáÕøóæóÇÈõ» º They are known for their truthfulness.
Speech is one of the great favors which Gracious God has granted to man and it distinguishes man from animals. The Holy Qur’an says; ÎáÞ ÇáÇäÓÇä Úáãå ÇáÈíÇä ‘’He has created man, and taught him the mode of Expression’’ (al Rahman 3-4). Speech is a gift which constitutes the characteristic feature of man. The great canker of speech is lying. Speech is intended to provide people with factual information. Lying misguides people and does not conform with the exigencies of man’s God-given nature. According to religious teachings, lying is the key and source of all abominations.