Treason is not limited to certain affairs, but comprehends all of man’s actions.

Treason is not limited to certain affairs, but comprehends all of man’s actions. When we examine words, and/or deeds we discover precise and vivid limits to it, and if anyone slightly strays from such borders he abandons trustworthiness and enters the field of treachery and falsehood. It is reported that a great man gave the following advise to his son: “Son, be poor and deprived while people become rich and wealthy from treachery and betrayal.

Live without fame and position and let people reach high positions by insistence and struggle. Bear with pain, exhaustion, and deprivation and let people reach their goals and hopes by bragging and solicitation. Refrain from association with the prominent to whom people compete to be close to. Adopt the garment of piety and morals until your hairs turn gray, but never let gloomy shame tarnish you.

Then thank your Lord and submit to Him with an innocent heart and an optimistic conscience.” Honesty is man’s capital in life. People trust and rely on the honest which allows him (the honest) to lead a clean and honorable life. When we rely on the honest, we observe honesty in every sector of life and may reach many conclusions and have many learning experiences; hence advancing in life feeling secure and happy.

Religion Condemns Treason “Be not unfaithful to Allah and the apostle, nor be unfaithful to your trusts while you know.” (8:27) “Surely Allah commands you to Allah, the Almighty, referred to the laws which He legislated for His creatures as “The Trust”.

He, Glory be to Him, also warned against treachery in many instances in the Holy Qur’an: make over trusts to their owners.” (4:58 ) The Commander of the Faithful, Imam ‘Ali (a.s.) said: “The worst from of treachery is betraying the intimate and faithful (friend), and breach of promises.”[^1] He is also quoted as saying: “The worst of people is he who believes not in trust and refrains not from treachery.”[^2] And: “Avoid treason for it is the worst of sins; surely the treacherous will be tortured in the fire for their treason.”[^3] Imam as-Sadiq (a.s.) advised one of his a companions: “Never say farewell to us without advising us of two traits: Adhere to uttering the truth, and convey trusts to both the righteous and sinful for they (the two traits) are the key to sustenance.[^4] Islam calls all people to a stable and happy life under the rule of performing assigned duties according to its exalted commands.

It also stressed the importance of conveying trusts.