This document contains quotes from the Quran, Prophet Muhammad, Quaid-e-Azam, and Allama Iqbal about the importance of honesty and truthfulness. The Quran verse warns against shortchanging others in measurements. A hadith from Prophet Muhammad emphasizes the importance of honesty in business transactions. Quaid-e-Azam's quote stresses honesty in national and international dealings. Allama Iqbal's words say that living with dignity requires being honest and brave.

1. In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Weekly Wisdom “ Honesty & Truthfulness” Friday, 17 th July 2009

2. Words of Quran-e-Paak "Woe unto those who give short measure, those who, when they are to receive their due from people, demand that it be given in full but when they have to measure or weigh whatever they owe to others, give less than what is due. Do they not know that they are bound to be raised from the dead (and called to account) on an awesome Day, the Day when all men shall stand before the Sustainer of all the worlds?” Surah-e-Mutaffiffin Surah # 83, Verses 1-6

3. Words of Prophet (P.B.U.H.) Narrated by Hadrat Hakim bin Hizam (may Allah be pleased with him): Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him) said; "The seller and the buyer have the right to keep or return the goods so long as they have not parted or till they part; and if both the parties spoke the truth and described the defects and qualities (of the goods), then they would be blessed in their transaction and if they told lies or hid something, then the blessings of their transaction would be lost." (Bukhari)

4. Words of Quaid-e-Azam “ We do not cherish aggressive designs against any country or nation. We believe in the principle of honesty and fair-play in national and international dealings and are prepared to make our utmost contribution to the promotion of peace and prosperity among the nations of the world.”

5. Words of Allama Iqbal The only way (condition) of living a life of dignity is to remain (act & speak) honest and Brave The courageous followers of Allah do not know how to be a hypocrite (Eeman does not allow hypocrisy)

6. A Humble Compilation by : Akhlaq Akram