Explore Verses Related to Trustworthy
At a Glance
📖 Quranic Context
A foundational attribute of all prophets, the Angel of Revelation (Jibril), and a core moral requirement for believers in all dealings.
Trustworthiness is a direct manifestation of true faith (Iman), linking human integrity to belief in God.
💭 Theological Perspective
📜 Hadith Perspective
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was famously known as 'Al-Amīn' (the Trustworthy) by his people even before his prophethood, highlighting its importance.
- "There is no faith for the one who has no trust." (Ahmad)
- The signs of a hypocrite include betraying a trust.
- Returning trusts to their owners is a command.
Islamic scholars unanimously agree that trustworthiness is an indispensable characteristic of a Muslim's faith and character.
💎 Deeper Insights
Search grounding reveals that the Quranic ideal for responsibility, 'strong and trustworthy' (al-qawiyy al-amīn), is not just about human employment. It is a cosmic principle: Angel Jibril is described with the same attributes of strength and trustworthiness (Surah 81:20-21), establishing a divine model for any being entrusted with a critical mission.
— Ibn Kathir, Al-Qurtubi
The intimate linguistic link between Iman (faith), Amanah (trust), and Amn (security) is a profound insight. Cross-verse synthesis shows that a person of true Iman becomes a source of Amn (security) for others precisely because they embody Amanah (trustworthiness). This creates a spiritual equation: Faithfulness to God results in security for creation.
— Al-Tabari, Linguistic Analysts
