Be Transparent To Be Trusted
I learned honesty from my father. My father raised me like a warrior - strong and honest. He taught me integrity. He said that what we have earned through lawful means, through our rightful share, is ours. Do not covet the possessions of others. And if someone has trusted you with something, consider it an amanat (trust) and account for every penny with full transparency. This reflects your strong character. This builds trust. And this is what earns you respect in this world and the Hereafter. This is what my father practiced his entire life. Fortunately, I have moved to the USA, raising my kids here, where the majority of people live honest lives. They are taught to be independent from a very young age and become self-made. Parents here do not tell their children that they will take care of their needs forever. Instead, they try to teach their kids the hard realities of life from a young age, to make them strong. My father's teachings and this environment have helped me become th...