Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas (ra) relates that Prophet (saws) said , "I swear by Him, Who possesses my soul, a Momin resembles that goldbrick which if thrown in the furnace , neither changes its colour, nor loses its weight. I swear by Him, Who owns my soul that a Momon is like a honey bee , which sucks nectar from flowers , turned it into the beneficial honey, and neither misuses or damages the flower petal by its weight"
[Tirmidhi]
Explanation: Prophet (SAW) has likened the character of a Momin to the sterling quality of pure gold and the beneficence of the honey bee. Impure gold if thrown in the furnace looses its weight after its impurities are burned and it also changes its color.
A Momin is like the honey bee who feeds on the pure and fairly earned livelihood; he is a source of benefit to others and is an agent of peace and brotherhood. He does not harm others or cause any damage to the environment.
By extension, this example teaches us patriotism; love for the community, respect for neighbors, and makes us aware for the better maintenance of our social, natural and physical environment. Let us listen to two other traditions
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