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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Your Questions Answered (volume 5) Q.40: Who Were Followers of Nnabi Dawood? Who were the followers of Nabii Dawood? Where did they live? Are there any left and what were the beliefs taught to them by the Prophet? A. Prophet Dawood (a.s.) was not a messenger; he followed the shari'ah of Hazrat Musa (A.s.). He was given a book, Zabur, which consisted of Du'as and Munajat. It is included in the Old Testament, and its name in English is the Psalms. Q.

41: IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MORALITY What is the importance of good morality in the eyes of Islam? A. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) has explained the most important objective of his mission in these words:- "Indeed I have been sent only to perfect good manners." Q. 42: SOME CHARACTERISTICS CONSIDERED GOOD IN ISLAMIC ETHICS Can you enumerate some things which are good and important in Islamic ethics? A.

To do good deeds with sincerity and honesty; Dependence upon God; to do justice to one another; to do good to both parents; to look after one's blood-relations; to help each other in good deeds; to reconcile people; truth. Cultivating good habits, acquiring knowledge; bravery; humility; mercy and gentleness; to deal well with people; generosity; leading a moral life; helping the weak.

To salute aloud; patience; to entertain; forgiveness; fulfilling peoples needs; equity; fearing God; cleanliness; respecting others;thanking God. Q. 43: SOME OF THE FORBIDDEN THINGS And some forbidden and bad things? A.

Rebelling against and disobeying parents; fornication/adultery; sodomy; lesbianism; drinking liquor; gambling; eating flesh of swine and other forbidden things; usurping other people's property; bribery, foresaking religious duties; stealing; pimping and helping adultery; lying; backbiting and creating discord; usury; murder; embezzlement; oppression.

Masturbation; breach of promise; cheating; adulteration in merchandise; spying in other peoples' affairs; abusing and recrimination; indecent dressing by women; helping the oppressor; judgement against the tenet of Islam. Niggardliness; envy; cowardice; lack of courage; treachery and enmity; vengeance; complaining when in distress. Boasting, greed; laziness, vain talk and self-humiliation. Q.44. WHAT ARE THE BRANCHES OF RELIGION? And what are the branches of religion? A.

There are many branches, i.e. the rules of Shari'ah. But generally ten are considered most important.