This excerpt is taken from Sheikh Abu Hamza Abdul Khaliq Siddiqi's book Sahih Fazail-e-Amaal.
Allah Almighty says:
﴿قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ. الَّذِينَ هُمْ فِي صَلَاتِهِمْ خَاشِعُونَ . وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ عَنِ اللَّغْوِ مُعْرِضُونَ .وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ لِلزَّكَاةِ فَاعِلُونَ . وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ لِفُرُوجِهِمْ حَافِظُونَ. إِلَّا عَلَىٰ أَزْوَاجِهِمْ أَوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَانُهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ غَيْرُ مَلُومِينَ . فَمَنِ ابْتَغَىٰ وَرَاءَ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْعَادُونَ . وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ لِأَمَانَاتِهِمْ وَعَهْدِهِمْ رَاعُونَ . وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ عَلَىٰ صَلَوَاتِهِمْ يُحَافِظُونَ.﴾
"Certainly, the believers have succeeded, who are humble in their prayers, who avoid vain talk, and who pay the zakat, and who guard their private parts except from their wives or those their right hands possess, for indeed, they are not to be blamed. But whoever seeks beyond that, then they are the transgressors. And who are faithfully true to their trusts and promises, and who carefully maintain their prayers."
Reference: (23-Al-Mu’minun: 1 to 9)
"The trusts refer to every trust that has been entrusted to a person by Allah Almighty, by society, or by an individual. Whether this trust relates to a position, words, or wealth, all of them require complete safeguarding. This is the case with wealth, covenants, and contracts. Whether a covenant is made with Allah and taken by Him from His servants, or it is a mutual agreement, or a contract related to sale or marriage, it is necessary to fulfill them."
Reference: (Taseer al-Quran: 189/3, 190)
It is understood that the one who safeguards trusts is among those who attain success.
عن ثوبان قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من فارق الروح الجسد، وهو بريء من ثلاث، دخل الجنة: من الكبر والغلول والدين .
Sayyiduna Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "The soul that departs from the body and is free from three things, namely arrogance, betrayal, and debt, will enter Paradise."
Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah, Book of Charity, Chapter on Strictness in Religion, No: 2412 – Musnad Ahmad: 5/276 – Sahih Series, No: 2784.
From this hadith, it is understood that among the deeds that lead to Paradise is that a servant should not be a betrayer; if he is not a betrayer, then inevitably he will be trustworthy. And this is what is desired. Furthermore, the Prophet of Mercy (peace be upon him) said:
اضمنوا لي ستا من أنفسكم أضمن لكم الجنة: اصدقوا إذا حدثتم، وأوفوا إذا وعدتم، وأدوا الأمانة إذا اؤتمنتم، واحفظوا فروجكم، وغضوا أبصاركم، وكفوا أيديكم .
"Give me guarantee concerning six things about yourself, and I will guarantee you Paradise: 1) When you speak, speak the truth. 2) When you make a promise, fulfill it. 3) When a trust is placed with you, safeguard it. 4) Guard your private parts. 5) Lower your gaze. 6) Restrain your hands (i.e., do not harm others)."
Reference: Silsilat al-Ahadith al-Sahihah, No: 1470.
