You must be patient with Salat (Prayer):

وامر اهلك بالصلاة واصطبر عليها لانسألك رزقا نحن نرزقك والعاقبة للتقوى

[020:132] Bid your family to observe the ‘salat’ وامر اهلك بالصلاة, and stay steadfast upon it yourself. We do not seek sustenance from you. Indeed, We bestow sustenance. The final outcome hinges on piety.
  

‏47:22 فهل عسيتم ان توليتم ان تفسدوا في الارض وتقطعوا ارحامكم
‏47:23 اولئك الذين لعنهم الله فاصمهم واعمى ابصارهم

[047:022] If given authority توليتم in the land, you would disobey (Allah), spread mischief, and violate the family ties.
[047:023] Those are the ones Allah has cursed. He has made them go deaf, and has blinded their eyes.

See entry# 259 below regarding cutting ties with and parting with never-changing negative people.  So you must be mindful of both Holy Commands and to be honest with yourself and others when you try to balance between the two Holy Commands of Allah Almighty regarding the decisions that you make concerning the people that you deal with.  Simply be honest with Allah Almighty and with yourself, and draw the line loud and clear between you and all people; ALL people including relatives and strangers.  See also all other entries here and Noble Verses that deal with being kind and upright to all people, and also how to deal with neighbors (See also Isaiah 1:9-17: Yahweh called Israel Sodom, because it spreads evil and is unjust).

Exceptions trump General Principles:

Narcissists who never stand corrected, are never wrong, and/or ones who are harmful even with the smallest details about you, such as a neighbor or relative that is waiting learn about the least embarrassing information about you so they can go and scandalize you. Such people are to be abandoned immediately.  You can not apply the Noble General Principles of the Glorious Quran, such as in these examples keeping the family ties and to be good to your neighbors (Quran 47:22-23, 4:36), and bring more and more emotional and physical harm to yourself and to your loved ones.  You would be wrong in doing so.  When there is an exception, then the Law of Exception, not the General Principle, applies.

Allah Almighty allowed the Muslims to nullify Islamic Laws if the situation is exceptional:

See also Noble Verses 6:145, 16:115.
  

[090:011]  But man does not attempt the harder (uphill course).
[090:012]  And how would you know what the harder course العقبة (of action) is?
[090:013]  (It is) freeing slaves فك رقبة,

Noble Verse 24:33 "Let those who find not the wherewithal for marriage keep themselves chaste, until God gives them means out of His grace. And if any of your slaves ask for a deed in writing (to enable them to earn their freedom for a certain sum), give them such a deed if ye know any good in them: yea, give them something yourselves out of the means which God has given to you. But force not your maids to prostitution when they desire chastity, in order that ye may make a gain in the goods of this life. But if anyone compels them, yet, after such compulsion, is God, Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful (to them)," 

The Glorious Quran has general principle VS. local and limited situations (i.e., in the interim of things).  One example of this is the law of slavery.  Allah Almighty's Highest Standard regarding slavery is to end it in all of the lands:

[090:012] And what will make you comprehend what the uphill road is?
[090:013] (It is) the setting free of a slave,

So one of the monumental tasks upon the Muslims is to end all forms of slavery.  Yet, the Glorious Quran also allows enslaving, buying slaves, selling slaves, having harems (female slaves).  So is this a contradiction?  No.  Is this an abrogation (90:12-13 abrogating all other verses or vise versa)?  No.  All Noble Verses concerning slaves and slavery still stand TILL THIS DAY!  All 6236 Noble Verses that make up the entire Glorious Quran still stand today and will always stand till the Day of Judgment.  We have no abrogation here.  The Muslim State and Court and people must be mindful that Allah Almighty has set high and monumental goals in the Glorious Quran.  In the interim of things, however, the slavery Noble Verses could be activated and applied due to battles that may occur or deals and/or transactions.  But the ultimate goal must be to end all forms of slavery in all Muslim lands.
  

[009:038]  O ye who believe! what is the matter with you, that, when ye are asked to go forth in the cause of God اذا قيل لكم انفروا في سبيل الله, ye cling heavily to the earth اثاقلتم الى الارض? Do ye prefer the life of this world to the Hereafter? But little is the comfort of this life, as compared with the Hereafter.

Also, avoid procrastinators and lazy people.  They will demoralize you, tempt you and drive you to become heavy and lazy and a procrastinator like them:

[009:046] If they had intended to come out, they would certainly have made some preparation therefor; but God was averse to their being sent forth كره الله انبعاثهم; so He made them lag behind فثبطهم, and they were told, "Sit ye among those who sit (inactive). وقيل اقعدوا مع القاعدين"

[009:047] If they had come out with you, they would not have added to your (strength) but only (made for) disorder لو خرجوا فيكم مازادوكم الا خبالا, hurrying to and fro in your midst and sowing sedition among you ولاوضعوا خلالكم يبغونكم الفتنة, and there would have been some among you who would have listened to them. But God knoweth well those who do wrong.

Do not lie to them or deceive them (ربنا لاتجعلنا فتنة للذين كفروا واغفر لنا ربنا انك انت العزيز الحكيم).  Allah Almighty wants to bring peace and harmony between the Muslims and the disbelievers (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him).  We have to be true  and genuine all the time.

The false ones do not want peace:

"When they are told, "Do not spread corruption in the land," they reply, "We are only peace-makers!. Indeed, it is they who are the corruptors, but they fail to perceive it. And when they are told, "Believe as others believe," they reply, "Will we believe as the fools believe?" Indeed, it is they who are fools, but they do not know." (The Glorious Quran 2:11-13)

‏2:11 واذا قيل لهم لاتفسدوا في الارض قالوا انما نحن مصلحون
‏2:12 الا انهم هم المفسدون ولكن لايشعرون
‏2:13 واذا قيل لهم امنوا كما امن الناس قالوا انؤمن كما امن السفهاء الاانهم هم السفهاء ولكن لايعلمون

Also, be mindful of the words you utter, because Allah Almighty has assigned watchers over you to record everything you speak مايلفظ من قول الا لديه رقيب عتيد.

See also entry #258 below about Allah Almighty's prohibition of evil addictions, such as video games, porn, gambling, alcohol, etc...

All intoxicants including alcohol and drugs, and Gambling, divination, and sorcery, and all abominations are evil.  The same Noble Word for avoiding them was also used for idols false talk or speech, lying and false testimony (فاجتنبوا الرجس من الاوثان واجتنبوا قول الزور).

Allah Almighty said: "O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones, and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination,- of Satan's handwork: eschew such (abomination), that ye may prosper.  Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of God, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain? انما يريد الشيطان ان يوقع بينكم العداوة والبغضاء في الخمر والميسر ويصدكم عن ذكر الله وعن الصلاة فهل انتم منتهون   (The Noble Quran, 5:90-91)"

Eschew all abominations.  And will you not abstain from all abominations?  The abominations include all intoxicants, gambling and all harmful things.

Also, Gambling and alcohol are some of satan's tools to create enmity, hatred and disunity among the Believers, and to stop the Believers from remembering Allah Almighty and from Praying.  "Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of God, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?" (5:91) انما يريد الشيطان ان يوقع بينكم العداوة والبغضاء في الخمر والميسر ويصدكم عن ذكر الله وعن الصلاة فهل انتم منتهون

Allah Almighty calls unto all Muslims TO STOP all gambling and all intoxicants consumption: "eschew such (abomination)" and "will ye not then abstain?" فهل انتم منتهون.
 

Always remind those who fear Allah Almighty's Warnings and Promises with the Holy Quran فذكر بالقران من يخاف وعيد.  Remind the Believers to do Good because it is beneficial to them وذكر فان الذكرى تنفع المؤمنين.  Also, remind the believers that Good deeds erase the bad deeds ان الحسنات يذهبن السيئات ذلك ذكرى للذاكرين.  Also, remind those who eventually might listen to the Truth of the Glorious Quran and Islam, if you see benefit in reminding them - if the recipient is worthy of the advise فذكر ان نفعت الذكرى.  And always invite people to Islam with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with people in ways that are best and most gracious.  See entries above for more details.
 

[002:262] Those who spend their wealth in the path of Allah _ (provided) they do not, afterwards, inflict abuse (on the recipients of charity) by bragging and boasting about their generosity _ shall have their reward with their Lord. They shall not have any fear, nor shall they ever grieve.

[004:038] And (also) for those who flaunt (and flash), when they spend their wealth, in order to show off to the people. They do not believe in Allah or the Day of Judgment. Whoever has Shaitan as an intimate companion has indeed an evil companion!

[074:006] Do not seek worldly gains (in return) for favors done.
  

Be wise.  Be a person of wisdom.  Those whom Allah Almighty give Wisdom have gained a Mighty Benefit.  Allah Almighty called it "an abundant wealth" خيرا كثيرا.

[061:003]  It is greatly despised by Allah that you should say something, and then not do it كبر مقتا عند الله ان تقولوا مالاتفعلون.

It's best to give from what you love:

لن تنالوا البر حتى تنفقوا مما تحبون وماتنفقوا من شئ فان الله به عليم

[003:092] Ye will not attain unto piety until ye spend of that which ye love حتى تنفقوا مما تحبون. And whatsoever ye spend, Allah is Aware thereof.

This is not just limited to money.  If you want love, you must give love.  If you want respect, you must give respect.  If you want peace, you must give peace.  If you want trust, you must give trust.  If you want friendship, you must give friendship.  Always take the lead in being a great example, and spend from what is most dear and precious to you to attain piety.

Again, be mindful of the words you utter, because Allah Almighty has assigned watchers over you to record everything you speak مايلفظ من قول الا لديه رقيب عتيد.

‏4:32 ولاتتمنوا مافضل الله به بعضكم على بعض للرجال نصيب مما اكتسبوا وللنساء نصيب مما اكتسبن واسألوا الله من فضله ان الله كان بكل شئ عليما

[004:032] And do not covet those things in which God Hath bestowed His gifts More freely on some of you than on others ولاتتمنوا مافضل الله به بعضكم على بعض: To men is allotted what they earn, and to women what they earn: But ask God of His bounty. For God hath full knowledge of all things.
  

‏20:131 ولاتمدن عينيك الى مامتعنا به ازواجا منهم زهرة الحياة الدنيا لنفتنهم فيه ورزق ربك خير وابقى

[020:131] Nor strain thine eyes in longing for the things ولاتمدن عينيك الى مامتعنا We have given for enjoyment to parties of them, the splendour of the life of this world, through which We test them: but the provision of thy Lord is better and more enduring.

Be content and fulfilled and satisfied with what Allah Almighty has given you.  Yes, always work towards advancing yourself and your life, but be content in the end with Allah Almighty's favors, blessings and also trials upon you.
  

[113:005] `And from the evil of the envier ومن شر حاسد when he envies.'

[004:054] Or do they envy people ام يحسدون الناس for what God hath given them of his bounty? but We had already given the people of Abraham the Book and Wisdom, and conferred upon them a great kingdom.
  

[113:005] `And from the evil of the envier ومن شر حاسد when he envies.'
  

Again, be wise.  Be a person of wisdom.  Those whom Allah Almighty give Wisdom have gained a Mighty Benefit.  Allah Almighty called it "an abundant wealth" خيرا كثيرا.

[058:012]  O ye who believe! When ye consult the Apostle in private, spend something in charity before your private consultation. That will be best for you, and most conducive to purity (of conduct). But if ye find not (the wherewithal), God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Do not allow yourself to be enslaved by any weakness.  Do not be weak in the eyes of others, nor allow others to devour you or take you for a weak or feeble person that they may want to abuse and/or enslave though domination (dominating you).

The parable of the powerless Muslim is like of a slave who has no power over anything, as shown in the following Noble Verse (16:75).  A weak Muslim is not the same as a strong Muslim.  Allah Almighty does not like the Weak and Oppressed ones who have little will, except for those who truly have no choice and no escape.  Allah Almighty also despises you if you're weak in will and live like a slave by others. Allah Almighty loves those who are strong Muslims and who are able and do make positive differences in the societies:

‏16:75 ضرب الله مثلا عبدا مملوكا لايقدر على شئ ومن رزقناه منا رزقا حسنا فهو ينفق منه سرا وجهرا هل يستوون الحمد لله بل اكثرهم لايعلمون

[016:075] God sets forth the Parable (of two men: one) a slave under the dominion of another; He has no power of any sort لايقدر على شئ; and (the other) a man on whom We have bestowed goodly favours from Ourselves, and he spends thereof (freely), privately and publicly: are the two equal? هل يستوون (By no means;) praise be to God (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him). But most of them understand not.

Allah Almighty loves the strong Muslims, and despises the weak ones unless they have no choice and can not bring themselves up:

[004:097] When angels take the souls of those who die in sin against their souls, they say: "In what (plight) Were ye?" They reply: "Weak and oppressed Were we in the earth." They say: "Was not the earth of God spacious enough for you to move yourselves away (From evil)?" Such men will find their abode in Hell,- What an evil refuge! -

[004:098] Except those who are (really) weak and oppressed - men, women, and children - who have no means in their power, nor (a guide-post) to their way.

[004:099] For these, there is hope that God will forgive: For God doth blot out (sins) and forgive again and again.

Muslims must fight tumult and evil and always stand for Justice and Truth.  See the ample entries here that give ample Noble Verses that Command standing up for Justice.  Here is an example of Noble Verses from Entry #208 below:

Do not let people take you for a light-minded fool فاستخف قومه.  Do not be one who people treat with levity, or be perceived as one with a light mind, or be treated with frivolity.

Challenge all arguments until the proof is thoroughly made clear to you.  Do not just accept arguments and assume they are truthful because they belong to certain people.  Produce your proof if you are truthful, and always ask for proof.

Be a straight and upright believer!  Do not trick people, or be a bad influence to them, or be a fitnah or a trial to them, even if they were disbelievers ربنا لاتجعلنا فتنة للذين كفروا واغفر لنا ربنا.  Do not be a deceiver and false.  Now, it's ok to look out for opportunities to advance yourself, and to be competitive.  But do not be a liar and a deceiver.  Do not be disingenuous and false.  Be upright:

ياايها الذين امنوا كونوا قوامين بالقسط شهداء لله

"Oh you who believe! Be upright قوامين, and uphold justice staunchly بالقسط. (Always) bear testimony for (the sake of) Allah شهداء لله...."

See Noble Verses: 43:54, 30:60, 2:111, 21:24, 27:64, 28:75, 46:13, 60:4-9, 10:85, 85:10, 4:135, 5:8, 30:31-32.

Also Entries #39 and #41:

Putting people through fitnah, trial and tumult, and causing chaos, or causing corruption in the society is worse than death itself.  See Noble Verses: 30:31-32, 2:191, 2:217, 10:85, 60:4-9, 59:16-17, 85:10, 8:39, 3:103.

Fight until there is no more fitnah, tumult or trial or corruption.  See Noble Verses: 8:39, 3:103, 30:31-32, 2:191, 2:217, 10:85, 60:4-9, 59:16-17, 85:10.

And several other entries and more Noble Verses.
  

[023:003]  Who avoid vain talk; والذين هم عن اللغو معرضون

واذا سمعوا اللغو اعرضوا عنه وقالوا لنا اعمالنا ولكم اعمالكم سلام عليكم لانبتغي الجاهلين

We know in the Jewish Law, bestiality is forbidden.  Now Islam might abrogate previous Laws such as permitting camel meat, for example.  Camel meat is forbidden in the Jewish Law.  Also, eating meat with fat is forbidden, and seafood with shells also forbidden and a list of other food items.  Islam abrogated much of those.  Muslims are not Jews and we are not under the Jewish Covenant.  We are under the Islamic Covenant.  But the bestiality Law still stands.  The punishment may vary (in Judaism it is always by death; in Islam its ceiling is death, but other lower punishments exist for lesser bestiality acts), but the principle of bestiality being a sin still remains in the Islamic Covenant.

Jews are called upon to embrace Islam.  Islam came to free them from much of the shackles and heavy burdens that Allah Almighty has placed on them.  Allah Almighty called them "burdens and shackles" (7:157).  Here is a list of some of them:

- Camel meat being forbidden.
- Meat of livestock animals with only split hoof.
- Sea food with shell forbidden.
- Fat from cattle meat forbidden.
- Stoning married adulterer and/or adulterous to death.  In Islam, it was reduced to 100 lashes for each.
- The Sabbath breakers must be put to death.
- Revile your parents is punishable by death.
- The Qiblah (direction of Prayer).
- The waiting period to have sex with a female right had possession.
- Divorce.  In Islam, the divorce is final after the third divorce.
- Polygamy without limits.  In Islam, the maximum is four wives.
- Gambling.  In Islam it is forbidden.
- Killing of captives including children and all civilians.  Islam prohibits all of this.
- Killing of civilians, and everything that "breathes" (including animals and plants).  Islam prohibits this.
- Holy Stones and Objects in Temple.  Islam prohibits this.
- Inheritance of sons vs daughters.  Islam gives inheritance to both sons and daughters.
- Children bearing the sins of their fathers for generations.  Islam prohibits this.
- Bastard children rights and status in society.  Islam doesn't punish bastards.
- Rape punishment.  In Judaism, the raped woman must marry her rapist.  Islam does not have this Law.
- Slavery ending, and slaves rights and freedom.  In Judaism, slaves and their children are inherited.  Islam prohibits this.

Also visit:
https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch="put+to+death"&qs_version=KJV
https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=blood+on+head&qs_version=KJV
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/613_commandments
https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/List_of_actions_prohibited_by_the_Bible
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_capital_crimes_in_the_Torah

The Jewish Law had some very harsh laws.  Allah Almighty called them "burdens and shackles":

[007:157] (My mercy is for) those who follow the messenger, the prophet who can neither read nor write. They will find him mentioned in their scriptures, the Torah and the gospels. He orders them to do the right thing, and to avoid the wrong. He makes the pure and the wholesome lawful for them, and he forbids them the foul and the filthy. He relieves them of the burdens and the shackles ويضع عنهم اصرهم والاغلال with which they were bogged down. Successful indeed, are those who believe in him, honor and help him, and follow the light (the Qur’an) that was revealed to him.

The Glorious Quran came and abrogated most of the burdens and shackles اصرهم والاغلال.  For ample more details, please visit this article, and this article.
  

See also Violent criminals will flood the world's societies - Islamic prophecy.

Do not be argumentative, confrontational, violent, aggressive, belligerent, quarrelsome, loud-mouthed, obnoxious, intolerable, insufferable.  Please find all of the entries (57, 118, 148, 205, 238, 244, 250, 256, 258, 182, 195, 235, 70, 208, 229, 239, 245, 246, 43, 191, 192, 232, 237, 253) about the Glorious Quran prohibiting arguing, bullying, and the Quran's commands on how you must walk away from nonsensical and negative talk, and how you must always be upright and a good example for all people, and invite and guide people to the Right Path of Allah Almighty with beautiful wisdom, talk and patience, and to understand and appreciate people's backgrounds and situations.
  

What does the Quran say about Scientific Research, Libraries, Universities and Documenting Knowledge of all fields (history, geography, science, math, religion, archeology, etc...)?  Is learning only limited to learning the Quran and Hadiths (Sayings of Prophet Muhammad) only?
  

‏70:29 والذين هم لفروجهم حافظون
‏70:30 الا على ازواجهم او ماملكت ايمانهم فانهم غير ملومين
‏70:31 فمن ابتغى وراء ذلك فاولئك هم العادون

Also, do not force your female right hand possession slaves into sex or prostitution when they desire chastity (ولاتكرهوا فتياتكم على البغاء ان اردن تحصنا).

Also, women must not be sexually provocative غير متبرجات.  Do not dress in sexually provocative clothes.  And all Muslims (men and women) must be chaste and honor chastity.

Do not equate or make equal the intentions of the believers like the intentions of the disbelievers when you are in disagreement:

[068:035] Shall We then treat the People of Faith like the People of Sin?
[068:036] What is the matter with you? How judge ye?

‏68:35 افنجعل المسلمين كالمجرمين
‏68:36 مالكم كيف تحكمون

Unless the Muslim clearly becomes an apostate, do not assume ill-will and ill-intentions from them, and do not start treating them like infidels just because they disagree with you.
  

[002:273] (Charity is) for those in need, who, in God's cause are restricted (from travel), and cannot move about in the land, seeking (For trade or work): the ignorant man thinks, because of their modesty, that they are free from want يحسبهم الجاهل اغنياء من التعفف. Thou shalt know them by their (Unfailing) mark: They beg not importunately from all the sundry لايسئلون الناس الحافا. And whatever of good ye give, be assured God knoweth it well.

Now, it is ok to ask people for help when you need it.  Allah Almighty spoke about helping the needy and the poor in ample Noble Verses as shown in the entries above.  So if you are one, then it's ok.  But do not be one who begs.  Do not approach people from the status of you being beneath them.  Be dignified!

Do not be rude, brash or arrogant.  That's also amply covered above from the Glorious Quran.  Just be dignified.  Allah Almighty Said:

[063:008] They say, "If we return to Medina, surely the more honourable (element) will expel therefrom the meaner." But honour belongs to God and His Apostle, and to the Believers ولله العزة ولرسوله وللمؤمني ; but the Hypocrites know not.
  

The fact also that Allah Almighty in the Glorious Quran commanded the Muslims to pray at least 5 daily physical sets of prayers (See Noble Verses 2:277, 4:142, 7:170, 9:5, 9:11, 13:22, 22:41, 35:18, 35:29, 42:38) further proves that Allah Almighty wants Muslims to be physically fit and full of energy.  Laziness is totally rejected in Islam.  In fact, Allah Almighty said about those who are not genuine in their Prayers:

واذا قاموا الى الصلاة قاموا كسالى يراؤون الناس

"...And when they stand up for Prayer, they stand up lazily and to be seen of men..." (4:142)
  

Even if your parents relentlessly call you to become an apostate or an infidel, do not follow them, but still be kind to them and be their companion صاحب (saahib).وان جاهداك على ان تشرك بي ماليس لك به علم فلا تطعهما وصاحبهما في الدنيا معروفا.  See Noble Verse 31:15.

A  صاحب (saahib) can be a disbeliever (18:37): قال له صاحبه وهو يحاوره اكفرت بالذي خلقك من تراب ثم من نطفة ثم سواك رجلا.

Also, Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was addressed as the صاحب (saahib) of the both the believers and disbelievers in Noble Verses 34:46, 53:2, 81:22.

Be forgiving to those who disagree with your faith who are not hostile.  Show kindness to them.  Pardon people.  Restrain your anger.  And be just.  See Noble Verses 5:8, 60:8, 5:2, 4:58, 4:135, 7:159, 5:44, 2:62, 3:134, 7:199, 15:85, 5:13, 2:109, 24:22, 45:14, 76:7-10, 90:11-17, 2:177, 2:215, 17:26, 38:26, 42:42.

Also, women must not be sexually provocative غير متبرجات.  Do not dress in sexually provocative clothes.  And all Muslims (men and women) must be chaste and honor chastity.

Challenge all arguments until the proof is thoroughly made clear to you.  Do not just accept arguments and assume they are truthful because they belong to certain people.  Produce your proof if you are truthful, and always ask for proof.

Be a straight and upright believer!  Do not trick people, or be a bad influence to them, or be a fitnah or a trial to them, even if they were disbelievers ربنا لاتجعلنا فتنة للذين كفروا واغفر لنا ربنا.  Do not be a deceiver and false.  Now, it's ok to look out for opportunities to advance yourself, and to be competitive.  But do not be a liar and a deceiver.  Do not be disingenuous and false.  Be upright:

ياايها الذين امنوا كونوا قوامين بالقسط شهداء لله

"Oh you who believe! Be upright قوامين, and uphold justice staunchly بالقسط. (Always) bear testimony for (the sake of) Allah شهداء لله...."

(If possible in the town that you live in) leave work and business and go join the Friday Prayer. 

Note: If you fear bigotry or Islamophobia, and that you will be discriminated against or raise the ire of people who may hurt your job from "under the table" or "behind the curtains", then its ok if you make exception and not go.  Allah Almighty doesn't burden people beyond what they can bear.  See Noble Verses 6:152, 2:286, 9:91, 23:62.  Otherwise, if you can leave work to go to the Friday Prayer and come back, then do not procrastinate nor neglect.  And certainly do not make false excuses.  Energize yourself and do it.
  

The fact also that Allah Almighty in the Glorious Quran commanded the Muslims to pray at least 5 daily physical sets of prayers (See Noble Verses 2:277, 4:142, 7:170, 9:5, 9:11, 13:22, 22:41, 35:18, 35:29, 42:38) further proves that Allah Almighty wants Muslims to be physically fit and full of energy.  Laziness is totally rejected in Islam.  In fact, Allah Almighty said about those who are not genuine in their Prayers:

واذا قاموا الى الصلاة قاموا كسالى يراؤون الناس

"...And when they stand up for Prayer, they stand up lazily and to be seen of men..." (4:142)

In general, if a person is forced by necessity, without willful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, then it's ok to do the forbidden thing.  If you're forced, or under emergency, then it's ok to do something that is forbidden فمن اضطر غير باغ ولاعاد فلا اثم عليه.  See Noble Verses 2:173, 6:145, 16:115.

Make sure, though, that you are not careless with your excuses.  Be true to Allah Almighty.  If you can go, then do not procrastinate nor neglect.  And certainly do not make false excuses.  Energize yourself and do it.
  

[059:009]  And those who made their abode in the city and in the faith before them love those who have fled to them, and do not find in their hearts a need of what they are given, and prefer (them) before themselves though poverty may afflict them ويؤثرون على انفسهم ولو كان بهم خصاصة, and whoever is preserved from the niggardliness of his soul, these it is that are the successful ones.

But you must also be in the middle in your spending.  Do not be cheap nor excessive.  Do not spend money excessively ولاتبذر تبذيرا, or be extravagant, because people who spend too much on worldly things are the siblings of satan, or brothers and sisters of satans according to the Glorious Quran.  See Noble Verses 17:27, 17:29, 25:67.

[002:156] Who say, when afflicted with calamity اذا اصابتهم مصيبة: "To God We belong, and to Him is our return":-

[002:215]  They ask thee what they should spend (In charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good, -God knoweth it well.

Allah Almighty is near, and therefore, we do not need anyone else besides Him فاني قريب اجيب دعوة الداع اذا دعان.  And He is nearer to us than our own jugular veins ونحن اقرب اليه من حبل الوريد.

Unfortunately for the heretic Muslims from the Shias and Sufies, they do not understand this concept.  They bow to graves, do tawaf (circumambulation) around graves, ask mere pious people for:

1-  Help.
2-  Mercy.
3-  Guidance.
4-  Forgiveness.

Will swear in front of Allah Almighty:

I tell such heretic Muslims that Allah Almighty Said that many will swear in His Holy Name right in front of Him, in the Hereafter, that they were not associating partners with Him, the Almighty:

[006:024]  See how they shall lie against themselves. And that which they fabricated shall fail them.

[006:026]  And they forbid others to believe in it and themselves too they keep away from it. And they ruin none but their own selves; only they perceive not.

[008:011] And when HE caused sleep to come upon you as a sign of security from HIM, and HE sent down water upon you from the clouds, that thereby HE might purify you, and remove from you the uncleanliness of Satan وينزل عليكم من السماء ماء ليطهركم به ويذهب عنكم رجز الشيطان, and that HE might strengthen your hearts and make your steps firm therewith.

[002:222] They ask thee concerning women's courses. Say: They are a hurt and a pollution: So keep away from women in their courses, and do not approach them until they are clean. But when they have purified themselves, ye may approach them in any manner, time, or place ordained for you by God (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him). For God loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean ان الله يحب التوابين ويحب المتطهرين.

Being physically smelly and filthy is satanic according to the Glorious Quran.  Yes India-curries (curry) and Italian and non-Italian garlics, and everyone with any type of foul odor and breath.  This includes all of you.  If you're a Muslim, then be mindful of your foul odor and breath.  It is a trial from Allah Almighty.  Otherwise, you're filth makes you satanic.  Prophet Muhammad also hated these types of smells.

In case you wish to dismiss this as a bunch of bible-like nonsense, I invite you to visit the Glorious Quran's overwhelming Numerical and Scientific Miracles.
  

[030:031] (Stay firm), turning to Him in repentance! Fear Him, establish the ‘salat’ (Prayer), and do not be among the ‘mushriqeen’ ولاتكونوا من المشركين _ (those associating partners with Allah).

[030:032] (Don’t be one of) those who divided their religion into many sects, each happy and contented with what it holds من الذين فرقوا دينهم وكانوا شيعا كل حزب بما لديهم فرحون.

Mushrikeen is a plural of mushrik.  Mushrik is derived from shirk.  A mushrik is also one who is guilty of shirk.  He practices shirk.  Therefore, he is a mushrik.  Like in English, one who practices sin becomes a sinner.  Sinner is derived from sin.

I believe the reason why Allah Almighty chose this title, mushrikeen, for those who put the Muslims through fitnah, trials and divisions is to warn all Muslims of the severity of this sin.  This is especially important since Allah Almighty also Said that He does not forgive the sin of shirk:

[004:048] In fact, Allah does not forgive ‘shirk’ _ (an act of associating others as equal to Him). Baring that, He may forgive anything He wants, and whomever He pleases. The one who commits ‘shirk’ has indeed invented a singularly sinister sin!

Allah Almighty also Said:

[085:010] Verily, those who make trial of the believers, men and women, and then do not repent, for them is the torment of hell, and for them is the torment of the burning!

So those who divide the Muslims into sects are themselves guilty of the great sin that Allah Almighty may not forgive it for them in the Day of Judgment.  To Allah Almighty, it is no less than committing shirk itself.

All Muslims are commanded to cling to the rope of Allah as ONE UNIT:

[003:103] Cling firmly to the rope of Allah, all of you together (as a single entity)! Do not fall into disunity. Remember the favors of Allah upon you, when you were each other’s enemy? He brought your hearts together; and so by His grace you became (like) brothers. You were (perched precariously) at the brink of a fire filled abyss. But He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes the revelations clear to you. Perhaps you will find the right path.

[013:011] For each (such person) there are (angels) in succession, before and behind him: They guard him by command of God (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him). Verily never will God change the condition of a people until they change it themselves ان الله لايغير مابقوم حتى يغيروا مابانفسهم. But when (once) God willeth a people's punishment, there can be no turning it back, nor will they find, besides Him, any to protect.

[008:053] "Because God will never change the grace which He hath bestowed on a people until they change what is in themselves ذلك بان الله لم يك مغيرا نعمة انعمها على قوم حتى يغيروا مابانفسهم: and verily God is He Who heareth and knoweth (all things)."

Remember you must always maintain a clean, pure and forgiving heart.  This is amply covered above.

‏3:114 يؤمنون بالله واليوم الاخر ويامرون بالمعروف وينهون عن المنكر ويسارعون في الخيرات واولئك من الصالحين

[003:114]  They believe in Allah and the last day, and they enjoin what is right and forbid the wrong and they strive with one another in hastening to good deeds, and those are among the good.
  

[017:078]  Establish worship at the going down of the sun until the dark of night, and (the recital of) the Qur'an at dawn. Lo! (the recital of) the Qur'an at dawn is ever witnessed ان قران الفجر كان مشهودا.

The Haneef Religion is the religion that Allah Almighty has put in our human instincts فطرة from birth:

[030:030] Therefore, forsaking all else stay firm on this religion. It suits the innate character and the very instincts with which Allah has created the human kind فاقم وجهك للدين حنيفا فطرة الله التي فطر الناس عليها. Let there be no violation of the natural laws of Allah. This is the straight and true religion! But most people do not know!

And it was our father Abraham, peace be upon him, who named us Muslims:

[022:078] And strive for Allah with the endeavour which is His right. He hath chosen you and hath not laid upon you in religion any hardship; the faith of your father Abraham (is yours). He hath named you Muslims  هو سماكم المسلمين of old time and in this (Scripture), that the messenger may be a witness against you, and that ye may be witnesses against mankind. So establish worship, pay the poor-due, and hold fast to Allah. He is your Protecting friend. A blessed Patron and a blessed Helper!

Also regarding "as witnesses to God", a witness has the moral obligation to speak up and to testify when he/she sees wrong.  Covering up is not something an honest and true witness would do.  So imagine how being a witness to Allah Almighty should be done.  Even if it's a costly burden, one must do it as long as it brings no serious threat or harm to you and to others (See also Isaiah 1:9-17: Yahweh called Israel Sodom, because it spreads evil and is unjust).  There is always a way out for exceptional cases.  In general, if a person is forced by necessity, without willful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, then it's ok to do the forbidden thing.  If you're forced, or under emergency, then it's ok to do something that is forbidden فمن اضطر غير باغ ولاعاد فلا اثم عليه.  See Noble Verses 2:173, 6:145, 16:115.  See entry #210 above.

"....but few of My servants are grateful! " (34:13)  وقليل من عبادي الشكور

So, you can clearly see how important it is to Allah Almighty for you to be an appreciative person.

Doing these two good deeds would bring the believing Muslim nearest to piety, insha'Allah (if Allah Almighty is Willing).

1-  Do not allow yourself to be enslaved by any weakness.  Do not be weak in the eyes of others, nor allow others to devour you or take you for a weak or feeble person that they may want to abuse and/or enslave though domination (dominating you).

The parable of the powerless Muslim is like of a slave who has no power over anything, as shown in the following Noble Verse (16:75).  A weak Muslim is not the same as a strong Muslim.  Allah Almighty does not like the Weak and Oppressed ones who have little will, except for those who truly have no choice and no escape.  Allah Almighty also despises you if you're weak in will and live like a slave by others. Allah Almighty loves those who are strong Muslims and who are able and do make positive differences in the societies:

‏16:75 ضرب الله مثلا عبدا مملوكا لايقدر على شئ ومن رزقناه منا رزقا حسنا فهو ينفق منه سرا وجهرا هل يستوون الحمد لله بل اكثرهم لايعلمون

[016:075] God sets forth the Parable (of two men: one) a slave under the dominion of another; He has no power of any sort لايقدر على شئ; and (the other) a man on whom We have bestowed goodly favours from Ourselves, and he spends thereof (freely), privately and publicly: are the two equal? هل يستوون (By no means;) praise be to God (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him). But most of them understand not.

Allah Almighty loves the strong Muslims, and despises the weak ones unless they have no choice and can not bring themselves up:

[004:097] When angels take the souls of those who die in sin against their souls, they say: "In what (plight) Were ye?" They reply: "Weak and oppressed Were we in the earth." They say: "Was not the earth of God spacious enough for you to move yourselves away (From evil)?" Such men will find their abode in Hell,- What an evil refuge! -

[004:098] Except those who are (really) weak and oppressed - men, women, and children - who have no means in their power, nor (a guide-post) to their way.

[004:099] For these, there is hope that God will forgive: For God doth blot out (sins) and forgive again and again.

2-  Do not be lazy and/or demoralized.  See Noble Verses 9:54, 4:142, 9:38, 9:46-47, 3:118, 17:19, 53:39, 80:8-12.

3-  Laziness can also be a curse upon you from Allah Almighty: ولكن كره الله انبعاثهم فثبطهم. 

[009:046] ....but God was averse to their being sent forth; so He made them lag behind....

The Almighty can cause you to become lazy if He detests you.  Laziness can be a very bad sign and warning to you.

4-  Always prepare yourself physically as best as you can: واعدوا لهم مااستطعتم من قوة

[008:060] Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power....

وقل اعملوا فسيرى الله عملكم ورسوله والمؤمنون

[009:105] And say: Work; so Allah will see your work and (so will) His Apostle and the believers (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him)....

لايستوي القاعدون من المؤمنين غير اولى الضرر والمجاهدون في سبيل الله

[004:095] Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame, etc.), and those who strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives....

See also entries#: 37, 190, 196, 200, 202, 210, 217, 223 above.

What does the Quran say about Scientific Research, Libraries, Universities and Documenting Knowledge of all fields (history, geography, science, math, religion, archeology, etc...)?  Is learning only limited to learning the Quran and Hadiths (Sayings of Prophet Muhammad) only?
  

ولهن مثل الذي عليهن بالمعروف وللرجال عليهن درجة

[002:228] ....And they (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in kindness, and men are a degree above them وللرجال عليهن درجة....

واستبقا الباب وقدت قميصه من دبر والفيا سيدها لدى الباب

[012:025] So they both raced each other to the door, and she tore his shirt from the back: they both found her lord سيدها near the door....

The Al-Azeez was her husband (12:30).  Here Allah Almighty called him "her lord".

The wife is also expected to be obedient to her husband:

[004:034] ....Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient فالصالحات قانتات, and guard in (the husband's) absence what God would have them guard.....

But men must treat their women with kindness, and to never abuse them, and to also never pressure them to give up from their wealth.  A husband can not pressure or force his wife to give him money.  See Noble Verses 30:21, 2:228-232, 2:236-237, 2:240-241, 2:233, 4:128, 4:19, 4:4, 4:25, 65:7, 4:34.

However, in countries where the wife automatically has access to her husband's properties, and she gets half of his wealth in case of divorce, then this Islamic Law about the husband can not demand from his wife to give him money may not be applicable.  In the Islamic Law, what belongs to the the individual (man or woman) remains with him or her.  No 50-50 split.  Allah Almighty allowed the Muslims to nullify Islamic Laws if the situation is exceptional:

فمن اضطر غير باغ ولاعاد فلا اثم عليه

[002:173] ....But if one is forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits,- then is he guiltless....

See also Noble Verses 6:145, 16:115.  In the West, where Islamic Sharia Laws don't apply, the Muslims are not obligated to follow all of Islam's Laws, especially the ones that are directly at odds with the country's laws.

The general rule between the husband and the wife in Islam is that the husband works and provides, - and he is responsible for all of the financial obligations, - and the wife is obedient and remains home and takes care of her home and the children, and guards her home in the absence of her husband:

‏الرجال قوامون على النساء بما فضل الله بعضهم على بعض وبما انفقوا من اموالهم فالصالحات قانتات حافظات للغيب بما حفظ الله واللاتي تخافون نشوزهن فعظوهن واهجروهن في المضاجع واضربوهن فان اطعنكم فلاتبغوا عليهن سبيلا ان الله كان عليا كبيرا

[004:034] Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because God has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient فالصالحات قانتات, and guard in (the husband's) absence what God would have them guard حافظات للغيب بما حفظ الله.....

The man under the Islamic Sharia Law is also responsible for the child support and alimony (allowance and maintenance) payments in case of divorce:

[002:241] For divorced women Maintenance (should be provided) on a reasonable (scale) متاع بالمعروف. This is a duty on the righteous.

[002:236] It is no crime in you if ye divorce your women ere you have yet touched them, or settled for them a settlement. But provide maintenance for them ومتعوهن; the wealthy according to his power, and the straitened in circumstances according to his power, must provide, in reason;- a duty this upon the kind.

[002:233] And mothers shall give suck to their children for two whole years; this is for those who desire to complete the period of suckling. And the man to whom the child belongs shall be responsible for their (the mothers') maintenance وعلى المولود له رزقهن and clothing according to usage.....

[060:011] (Even) if any of your wives leaves you for the disbeliever (without returning the nuptial dowry) still in your turn, pay the disbelievers whose wives leave them for you (an amount) equal to what they had spent. (Always) fear Allah, in Whom you (profess to) believe!

The Islamic Sharia court would determine the amount and duration of the payments.  See also the Noble Verses listed above.

ولولاان يكون الناس امة واحدة لجعلنا لمن يكفر بالرحمن لبيوتهم سقفا من فضة ومعارج عليها يظهرون

[043:033] And were it not that all mankind would have become of one community (all disbelievers, desiring worldly life only), We would have provided for those who disbelieve in the Most Beneficent (Allah), silver roofs for their houses, and elevators لبيوتهم سقفا من فضة ومعارج (and stair-ways, etc. of silver) whereby they ascend,

[11:15-16] Those who desire the life of the present and its glitter,- to them we shall pay (the price of) their deeds therein,- without diminution. They are those for whom There is nothing in the Hereafter But the Fire: vain Are the designs they frame therein, And of no effect Are the deeds that they do!

[002:086] These are the people who buy the life of this world at the price of the Hereafter: their penalty shall not be lightened nor shall they be helped.

"Why were there not, among the generations before you, persons possessed of balanced good sense, prohibiting (men) from mischief in the earth - except a few among them whom We saved (from harm)? But the wrong-doers pursued the enjoyment of the good things of life which were given them, and persisted in sin.   (The Noble Quran, 11:116)"

This life is not for the believers (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him).  Yes, we as believers must work hard and strive hard in life, and to always be prepared.  See entries#: 37, 190, 196, 200, 202, 210, 217, 223, 235 above, and all of the other ones regarding being successful in this life, and giving to the poor and charity, and to never be arrogant.  But we must not be too obsessed over this life for personal gains:

‏ قل هل ننبئكم بالاخسرين اعمالا
‏ الذين ضل سعيهم في الحياة الدنيا وهم يحسبون انهم يحسنون صنعا

[018:103] Say: Shall We inform you who will be the greatest losers بالاخسرين اعمالا by their works ?
[018:104] Those whose effort goeth astray in the life of the world, and yet they reckon that they do good work وهم يحسبون انهم يحسنون صنعا.

What does the Quran say about Scientific Research, Libraries, Universities and Documenting Knowledge of all fields (history, geography, science, math, religion, archeology, etc...)?  Is learning only limited to learning the Quran and Hadiths (Sayings of Prophet Muhammad) only?

Muslims must always be accepting to everything Allah Almighty gives them in life from blessing and hardship.  A Muslim must always be patient and seek Allah Almighty in Prayer (whether during the five-daily prayers or in wishing and asking):

"It is He Who hath made you (His) agents, inheritors of the earth: He hath raised you in ranks, some above others: that He may try you in the gifts He hath given you: for thy Lord is quick in punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (The Noble Quran, 6:165)"

1-  Remind the Believers to do Good because it is beneficial to them وذكر فان الذكرى تنفع المؤمنين.  Remind those who fear Allah Almighty's Warnings and Promises with the Holy Quran فذكر بالقران من يخاف وعيد.  See Noble Verses 11:114, 51:55, 50:45, 87:9, 88:21, 16:125.

2-  Remind those who eventually might listen to the Truth of the Glorious Quran and Islam, if you see benefit in reminding them - if the recipient is worthy of the advise فذكر ان نفعت الذكرى.  And always invite people to Islam with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with people in ways that are best and most gracious.

3-  For those who are stubborn, "leave them alone" ذرهم  and "turn away from them" فتول عنهم.  Do not argue with them and do not create unnecessary hostility and noise with them:

ذرهم في خوضهم يلعبون

[006:091] ...Then leave them alone and let them stay engrossed in their meaningless and playful debates.

فتول عنهم حتى حين

[037:174] So turn thou away from them for a little while حتى حين,

"for a little while حتى حين," here means till the time becomes right and it would be fruitful to come back to them.  Otherwise, we are commanded to desert completely all nonsense talk and hostile environments:

[023:003]  Who avoid vain talk; والذين هم عن اللغو معرضون

When you hear rubbish talk or speech, or nonsense, or talk that is made of bad things, or vain, don't stay and listen to it.  Pass by it (‏والذين لايشهدون الزور واذا مروا باللغو مروا كراما). Nonsense, vain and nonsensical talk are forbidden.

Now of course, if they impose themselves upon you and transgress limits, then respond back.  See Noble Verses 68:12-13, 2:206, 57:23, 9:112, 23:1-11, 50:18.  But otherwise, leave them to their nonsense.

1-  Be upright, true and genuine.  Stand up for the Truth.

2-  Be just and standup for justice, even if it's against yourself, your own father or any of your elders, your own people (anyone of them), or rich or poor.  Be just to the disbelievers, even if your people are at war with their tribe or nation.

3-  Command what is right and condemn what is wrong.

4-  Do not be a trial or tumult to anyone, believer or disbeliever.  Do not be a bad influence.  Do not entice people to do evil things.

5-  Do not lie or cheat, or take credit for what is not yours.

6-  Standup for the weak and the persecuted against all oppression, and never oppress anyone unjustly.  See entry 258 below for details.  Fight the good fight so no tumult remains, and put your trust in Allah Almighty.

7-  Restrain your anger and pardon people as much as possible.  Be forgiving, loving and kind.  Also, show the "love of Allah" to all people through your actions.

8-  Fight in the cause of Allah Almighty, and wage Jihad against all evil.  Jihad in the Glorious Quran is:

     (a)-  Through actual physical fighting.
     (b)-  Through the Glorious Quran (debates and propagation).

Of course, physical-fighting-Jihad has to be done only on the order of the Islamic ruler that you're under, unless it is an uprising against oppression and corruption.  But this doesn't mean you become a terrorist and go blow up soft targets or police or anyone!  Killing people is forbidden in Islam.  Search the "do not kill" and "be just" entries above.  The Glorious Quran spoke about the being just and genuine to the disbelievers and believers (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him).  Not just believers.  Not only that, but we must also preach in Wisdom and beautiful preaching:

"Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.  (The Noble Quran, 16:125)"

The ordinary Muslims' Jihad is the Islamic propagation one through the media.  Notice "....and argue with them..."  This is through debates and Islamic media propagations.  And it has to be done

1-  "with wisdom and beautiful preaching".

2-  "in ways that are best and most gracious".

Allah Almighty, however, also commanded us to leave the hostile, meaningless and fruitless debates and arguments.  If a person is hostile and/or stubborn, then Allah Almighty commanded you to leave him.  Search "hostile" in the entries above.  But if the debating is ok, then Allah Almighty said:

‏[025:052] So obey not the disbelievers and strive against them by means of the Qur'an وجاهدهم به with a mighty striving.

Do your argumentations (debates) and Quran-Jihads through the media and in person.  Believe me, this is both a monumental and a very difficult task for those who are committed to it, and it will win insha'Allah (if Allah Almighty is Willing) far more Muslim-converts than anything else.

‏7:31 يابني ادم خذوا زينتكم عند كل مسجد وكلوا واشربوا ولاتسرفوا انه لايحب المسرفين

[007:031] O children of Adam ! take your adornment at every time and place of worship, and eat and drink كلوا واشربوا, but be not immoderate ولاتسرفوا; surely, HE does not love those who are immoderate انه لايحب المسرفين.

A person who is musrif مسرف, which is what al-musrifeen المسرفين above is derived from, is a person who is evil, corrupt, defiant.  Take the following examples:

7:81 انكم لتاتون الرجال شهوة من دون النساء بل انتم قوم مسرفون

[007:081]  "For ye practise your lusts on men in preference to women : ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds مسرفون."

Here the doomed sodomites of Sodom and Gomorrah were called مسرفون.  So eating unhealthy food and/or embracing bad eating habits does indeed fall under sarf سرف, because the person is here is doing evil to him/herself via eating and drinking.

Other translations of Noble Verse 7:31 above:

[007:031] O Children of Adam! Look to your adornment at every place of worship, and eat and drink, but be not prodigal. Lo! He loveth not the prodigals.

[007:031] O children of Adam, take your decent apparel at every place of worship, and eat and drink, but be not guilty of excess; for He loveth not those who are guilty of excess.

[007:031] O children of Adam, you shall be clean and dress nicely when you go to the masjid. And eat and drink moderately; Surely, He does not love the gluttons.

You are allowed to sponsor orphans and have them live with you.  In this case, they would become like siblings (brothers and sisters) to you and/or to your children in your family:

‏2:220 في الدنيا والاخرة ويسألونك عن اليتامى قل اصلاح لهم خير وان تخالطوهم فاخوانكم والله يعلم المفسد من المصلح ولو شاء الله لاعنتكم ان الله عزيز حكيم

[002:220]  (Their bearings) on this life and the Hereafter. They ask thee concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good; if ye mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren وان تخالطوهم فاخوانكم; but God knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good. And if God had wished, He could have put you into difficulties: He is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise."

However, according to the Islamic Law, they're not your heirs, because they're not your biological children.  They can not inherit from you unless you specify a will, which any Muslim is allowed to have a will for a 1/3 of his/her wealth to any person or people who are not part of the 2/3:

[004:012]  Moreover ye may claim half of what your wives shall leave, if they have no issue; but if they have issue, then ye shall have the fourth part of what they shall leave, after the legacies which they shall bequeath, and the debts be paid. They also shall have the fourth part of what ye shall leave, in case ye have no issue; but if ye have issue, then they shall have the eighth part of what ye shall leave, after the legacies which ye shall bequeath, and your debts be paid. And if a man or woman's substance be inherited by a distant relation, and he or she have a brother or sister; each of them two shall have a sixth part of the estate. But if there be more than this number, they shall be equal sharers in a third part, after payment of the legacies which shall be bequeathed فهم شركاء في الثلث من بعد وصية يوصى بها, and the debts, without prejudice to the heirs. This is an ordinance from God: And God is knowing and gracious.

The Hadiths elaborate a lot more on this point.  But it is an established Law, in the Islamic Shariah Law, that a person can write a will for a 1/3 of his/her wealth to whomever they please, provided that the beneficiary is not part of the remaining two thirds (2/3).

[029:045]  Recite that which hath been inspired in thee of the Scripture, and establish worship. Lo! worship preserveth from lewdness and iniquity, but verily remembrance of Allah is more important ولذكر الله اكبر. And Allah knoweth what ye do.

I myself do my Salat (Prayer) walhamdulillah (Thanks to Allah Almighty).  But I just wanted to respond to those who might use such Hadiths as clubs to beat other Muslims' faiths and to belittle them and to eventually apostatize them.

‏49:12 ياايها الذين امنوا اجتنبوا كثيرا من الظن ان بعض الظن اثم ولاتجسسوا ولايغتب بعضكم بعضا ايحب احدكم ان ياكل لحم اخيه ميتا فكرهتموه واتقوا الله ان الله تواب رحيم

[049:012] O you who believe! Avoid much suspicions, indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not ولاتجسسوا, neither backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting) . And fear Allah. Verily, Allah is the One Who accepts repentance, Most Merciful.

Be the best Moral Example:

It is also a must upon every Muslim to be the best moral example:

‏60:5 ربنا لاتجعلنا فتنة للذين كفروا واغفر لنا ربنا انك انت العزيز الحكيم

[060:005] `Our Lord, make us not a trial for those who disbelieve ربنا لاتجعلنا فتنة للذين كفروا, and forgive us, our Lord; for, Thou alone art Mighty, the Wise.'
  

‏3:110 كنتم خير امة اخرجت للناس تامرون بالمعروف وتنهون عن المنكر وتؤمنون بالله ولو امن اهل الكتاب لكان خيرا لهم منهم المؤمنون واكثرهم الفاسقون

[003:110] Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind كنتم خير امة اخرجت للناس, enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in God (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him). If only the People of the Book had faith, it were best for them: among them are some who have faith, but most of them are perverted transgressors.

And we must always give words of wisdom and guidance to those who disbelieve (the disbelievers).  See Noble Verses: 2:269, 6:151-153, 4:63, 16:125, 29:46.

Furthermore, Muslims are supposed to show the love of Allah Almighty in their behaviors and treatments:

"They perform (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil flies far and wide. And they feed, for the love of God, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive,- (Saying),"We feed you for the sake of God alone: no reward do we desire from you, nor thanks. "We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord." (The Noble Quran, 76:7-10)"

See also Islam's Golden Rule in entry #15, above.  Also, forgive and forget the faults of others.  Be forgiving to those who disagree with your faith who are not hostile.  Show kindness to them.  Pardon people.  Restrain your anger.  And be just.

Also, good Wisdom and Manners in Islam are mandatory.  Invite people to Islam with beautiful preaching, wisdom and argue in ways that are best and friendliest:

[016:125] Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.

Argue with the people of the Book in kindness except for those among them who do wrong (to Islam) (‏ولاتجادلوا اهل الكتاب الا بالتي هي احسن الا الذين ظلموا منهم).  Be wise.  Be a person of wisdom.  Those whom Allah Almighty give Wisdom have gained a Mighty Benefit.  Allah Almighty called it "an abundant wealth" خيرا كثيرا.

"It is not lawful for you (to marry other) women after this, nor to change them for other wives even though their beauty attracts you, except those (captives or slaves) whom your right hand possesses. And Allah is Ever a Watcher over all things.  (The Noble Quran, 33:52)"

Throughout the entries above, we've seen how Allah Almighty commanded the Muslim men and women to:

Islam does not condone womanizers.  Neither the Prophet was a womanizer, nor does Islam condone womanizing.  Islam honors marriage and considers its covenant to be a "Solemn Covenant". (ميثاقا غليظا).  This ميثاقا غليظا  was mentioned three times throughout the Glorious Quran:

1-  The ميثاقا غليظا that Allah Almighty took between Him and His Prophets.

2-  The ميثاقا غليظا that Allah Almighty took with the Jews on the holiness of the Sabbath.

3-  The ميثاقا غليظا between the husband and the wife in Islam.

See Noble Verses 4:21, 4:154, 33:7.

4:105 انا انزلنا اليك الكتاب بالحق لتحكم بين الناس بما اراك الله ولاتكن للخائنين خصيما

‏[004:105] Indeed, We have revealed to you the book with the (absolute) truth. So that, you may judge among people (in accordance) with what Allah has guided you. Do not act as a pleader and a proponent for the treacherous ولاتكن للخائنين خصيما _ those who betray their trust.

Indeed, do not dispute on behalf of the dishonest. Do not side with the Muslim against the non-Muslim because he is a Muslim. The Muslim could be the liar.  Always judge fairly.  Do not treat or judge individuals unjustly because of what their people did from wrong:

[005:008] O ye who believe! stand out firmly for God, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to piety: and fear God (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him). For God is well-acquainted with all that ye do.

See the entries above for ample Noble Verses regarding being a true moral example for all, and a true, honest, fair, and upright Muslim.

Generally, no nation 100% goes against all people.  There is always the good people that will side with you.  Islam prohibits lump summing people wholesale into one category.  In the civilized world there are courts and legal avenues a community can take to bring down the oppressors.  People of color have done exactly this in the US and Europe.  So no, you do not fight wholesale everyone.  You don't paint everyone with a broad brush.  You are permitted to fight the immediate and direct attack and threat on you and your family.  But this can never be used as a cheap excuse to start terroristic attacks and vandalism in a country.

9/11 was an Israeli and CIA and FBI lie and attack on Muslims and the USA.  You fight the sons of satan by exposing them to the masses.  The masses are not your enemies.  They are usually the ignorant ones who know little, and they would convert when they know the Truth.  Eventually, Allah Almighty will bring the Truth to all:

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‏59:10 والذين جاؤوا من بعدهم يقولون ربنا اغفر لنا ولاخواننا الذين سبقونا بالايمان ولاتجعل في قلوبنا غلا للذين امنوا ربنا انك رؤوف رحيم

[059:010]  And those who came after them say: "Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who came before us into the Faith ربنا اغفر لنا ولاخواننا الذين سبقونا بالايمان, and leave not, in our hearts, rancour (or sense of injury) against those who have believed. Our Lord! Thou art indeed Full of Kindness, Most Merciful."

The shia cult base their false religion on cursing the sahaba (companions) of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, in every prayer of theirs.  Those companions whom they curse were certainly NOT perfect, but they sacrificed everything they had to spread Islam.  Many of them died in foreign lands away from their homes and families. 

Allah Almighty directly Commands all Muslims to pray for Allah Almighty's Forgiveness for themselves and for their brothers and sisters in Islam who came before them.
  

1-  A work and deed that is acceptable to Allah Almighty has to be a True and sincere one:

‏2:139 قل اتحاجوننا في الله وهو ربنا وربكم ولنا اعمالنا ولكم اعمالكم ونحن له مخلصون

2-  When you repent, you must confess of your sin first and then demonstrate your repentance:

2:160 الا الذين تابوا واصلحوا وبينوا فاولئك اتوب عليهم وانا التواب الرحيم

9:102 واخرون اعترفوا بذنوبهم خلطوا عملا صالحا واخر سيئا عسى الله ان يتوب عليهم ان الله غفور رحيم

3-  Repent shortly after.  Repentance must happen in a short time after the sin:

4:17 انما التوبة على الله للذين يعملون السوء بجهالة ثم يتوبون من قريب فاولئك يتوب الله عليهم وكان الله عليما حكيما

4:18 وليست التوبة للذين يعملون السيئات حتى اذا حضر احدهم الموت قال اني تبت الان ولاالذين يموتون وهم كفار اولئك اعتدنا لهم عذابا اليما

[004:018]  Of no effect is the repentance of those who continue to do evil وليست التوبة للذين يعملون السيئات, until death faces one of them, and he says, "Now have I repented indeed;" nor of those who die rejecting Faith: for them have We prepared a punishment most grievous.

So to say that I'll just go to Hajj or Umrah to Mecca next year and clean the sins, or I'll just repent later, this kind of thinking is evil, and your work is worthless.  Allah Almighty will sink your deeds to nothingness (i.e., your time, money and efforts put into your false repentance will not be accepted).  See Noble Verses 18:103, 25:23, 2:167, 2:217, 3:22, 5:53, 7:147, 8:48, 9:17, 9:69, 14:18, 47:8 and many others about false "good" deeds that are totally worthless and rejected by Allah Almighty حبطت اعمالهم and هباء منثورا because they were false.  Your repentance will not be accepted by Allah Almighty.

To all Muslims, if you are one of those scammed idiots who think that if you go to Hajj or Pray one day in Mecca then all of your sins' weight will be either erased or overpowered by the heavier weight of the good deeds (a prayer in Mecca is like 1000000000000000000000000 times the regular prayers elsewhere pile of lies), then I give you the glad tidings that you're heading straight to Hell.  And you will be barking in the Day of Judgment that you were from the weak ones and scammed ones. But it will be rejected from you. See Noble Verses 14:021, 34:31-33, 40:47:

[040:047] And (imagine) when they would argue with each other in the hellfire. The weak (in this life) would say to those who deemed themselves important, "We followed you, because we were under your dominion and control. Are you now able to help us avoid some (of the pain and suffering) of the fire?"

4-  Must repent and amend:

5:39 فمن تاب من بعد ظلمه واصلح فان الله يتوب عليه ان الله غفور رحيم

5-  False repentance is for the hypocrites:

33:24 ليجزي الله الصادقين بصدقهم ويعذب المنافقين ان شاء او يتوب عليهم ان الله كان غفورا رحيما

6-  In a capsule, do not be disingenuous and false.

7-  However, do not just scandalize yourself or others to anyone and everyone without it being necessary:

‏4:148 لايحب الله الجهر بالسوء من القول الا من ظلم وكان الله سميعا عليما

[004:148] God loveth not that evil should be noised abroad in public speech, except where injustice hath been done; for God is He who heareth and knoweth all things.

Allah Almighty does not like us to boast about wrong doings and/or scandalizing ourselves or others, except when it comes to amending and fixing and repenting. There you would need to make it known that you have wronged the people you have wronged and that you are taking full responsibility and that you are working on fixing.

So for example, if I committed zina (fornication) in the past, Allah Almighty does not like me to scandalize myself about it.  If I already repented and ceased doing the sin, and it's been dead for many years, then no need to resurrect it unnecessarily to anyone and everyone.  Same thing if you learn something similar about your neighbor or anyone.  No need for libel.  You wouldn't need to know for example if I did. I wouldn't be required to tell you. However, if I want to marry a woman and she wants to know about my past, then I would required to tell her, because that would now involve marriage and a commitment from both sides.  The same goes if I hold a position for example that would require for this information to be known.

If I sin, and my sin caused harm to others, such as lying at work that caused someone to get fired or get demoted while it wasn't their fault, then I am required to speak up openly, repent and amend, and pay up for damages.  Otherwise, my repentance will not be accepted by Allah Almighty.  The Glorious Quran makes this condition very clear in the Noble Verses above.

Do not ever think about covering up for anyone.  The Noble Verses above make it abundantly clear that Allah Almighty's Wrath will be upon you.

  
Simply put:

To simply put it:  Personal sins that are limited to just you, such as watching pornography for example, are not needed to be scandalized to the public or others if you're able to cease and repent on your own to Allah Almighty.  But sins that harm others and cause injustice and damage, those MUST be exposed to the public.  You must also know that in any and all cases, all sins must be sincerely resisted, fought and ceased by the Muslim with sincere repentance to Allah Almighty, and the Muslim must step up and amend and fix any and all damages caused to others, and to seek help.  Otherwise, Allah Almighty never accepts repentance from the false ones.

Repentance in the Quran requires you to mend and to confess and to make it public and known that you have done wrong and have confessed and amended and paid back what is due to others, and that you have changed, and that you are not going back ever to the sin again.
  

18:46 المال والبنون زينة الحياة الدنيا والباقيات الصالحات خير عند ربك ثوابا وخير املا

[018:046] Wealth and children are ornaments of the life of this world. But enduring good works are better in the sight of thy Lord in respect of immediate reward, and better in respect of future hope وخير املا.

[061:003] Grievously odious is it in the sight of God that ye say that which ye do not.

You are still commanded to remind others to stay in the Path of Allah Almighty:

[051:055] And remind, for the reminder benefits the believers (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him).

Always remind those who fear Allah Almighty's Warnings and Promises with the Holy Quran فذكر بالقران من يخاف وعيد.  Remind the Believers to do Good because it is beneficial to them وذكر فان الذكرى تنفع المؤمنين.  Also, remind the believers that Good deeds erase the bad deeds ان الحسنات يذهبن السيئات ذلك ذكرى للذاكرين.  Also, remind those who eventually might listen to the Truth of the Glorious Quran and Islam, if you see benefit in reminding them - if the recipient is worthy of the advise فذكر ان نفعت الذكرى.  And always invite people to Islam with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with people in ways that are best and most gracious.  See entries above for more details.

Be mindful of yourself not becoming a self-contradicting hypocrite, because this will anger Allah Almighty.  Again, do not be disingenuous and false.

[003:103] And hold fast, all together, by the rope which God (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude God's favour on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so that by His Grace, ye became brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus doth God make His Signs clear to you: That ye may be guided.

Allah Almighty promised the Muslims a sever punishment from within (civil wars) if they divide:

[006:065]  Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above and below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, giving you a taste of mutual vengeance - each from the other." See how We explain the signs by various (symbols); that they may understand.

Indeed, united we stand, divided we fall.  The Glorious Quran strongly supports this motto.

[004:140] Already has He sent you Word in the Book, that when ye hear the signs of God held in defiance and ridicule, ye are not to sit with them unless they turn to a different theme: if ye did, ye would be like them. For God will collect the hypocrites and those who defy faith - all in Hell:-

[004:097] When angels take the souls of those who die in sin against their souls, they say: "In what (plight) Were ye?" They reply: "Weak and oppressed Were we in the earth." They say: "Was not the earth of God spacious enough for you to move yourselves away (From evil)?" Such men will find their abode in Hell,- What an evil refuge! -

[014:021] They will all be marshalled before God together: then will the weak say to those who were arrogant, "For us, we but followed you; can ye then avail us to all against the wrath of God?" They will reply, "If we had received the Guidance of God, we should have given it to you: to us it makes no difference (now) whether we rage, or bear (these torments) with patience: for ourselves there is no way of escape."

[014:022] And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was God Who gave you a promise of Truth: I too promised, but I failed in my promise to you. I had no authority over you except to call you but ye listened to me: then reproach not me, but reproach your own souls. I cannot listen to your cries, nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your former act in associating me with God (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him). For wrong-doers there must be a grievous penalty."

[033:067]  And they would say: "Our Lord! We obeyed our chiefs and our great ones, and they misled us as to the (right) Path.

[034:031] The Unbelievers say: "We shall neither believe in this scripture nor in (any) that (came) before it." Couldst thou but see when the wrong-doers will be made to stand before their Lord, throwing back the word (of blame) on one another! Those who had been despised will say to the arrogant ones: "Had it not been for you, we should certainly have been believers!"
.......
[034:033] Those who had been despised will say to the arrogant ones: "Nay! it was a plot (of yours) by day and by night: Behold! Ye (constantly) ordered us to be ungrateful to God and to attribute equals to Him!" They will declare (their) repentance when they see the Penalty: We shall put yokes on the necks of the Unbelievers: It would only be a requital for their (ill) Deeds.

[040:047] Behold, they will dispute with each other in the Fire! The weak ones (who followed) will say to those who had been arrogant, "We but followed you: Can ye then take (on yourselves) from us some share of the Fire?
.......
[040:050] They will say: "Did there not come to you your apostles with Clear Signs?" They will say, "Yes". They will reply, "Then pray (as ye like)! But the prayer of those without Faith is nothing but (futile wandering) in (mazes of) error!"

1-  For the solemn covenant ميثاقا غليظا of marriage between the husband and wife.

2-  For the solemn covenant ميثاقا غليظا between GOD Almighty and the Prophets.

3-  For the solemn covenant ميثاقا غليظا between GOD Almighty and the Jews on the holiness of the Sabbath.

Polygamy is allowed by Allah Almighty, but like divorce, it too is a detested lawful thing to Allah Almighty.  And most certainly, abusing it or misusing it will bring sin upon you.
  

[016:080] Allah provided houses for you to rest and stay in peace....

[051:024] Has the story of the honored guests of Ibraheem reached you?

[015:068] He said, "They are my guests. Do not disgrace me!"

[002:189] ....It is no virtue if ye enter your houses from the back: It is virtue if ye fear God (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him). Enter houses through the proper doors: And fear God: That ye may prosper.

دولة doolatan means to cycle continuously; meaning having a continuous monopoly among certain people.  Other example of use in the Glorious Quran is  نداولها in Noble Verse 3:140, which is derived from دولة , and it is talking about Allah Almighty cycling the days and time among the nations: وتلك الايام نداولها بين الناس "....and these are the days that we cycle among people...."

Allah Almighty in Noble Verse 59:7 forbade for power and wealth to keep cycling between and among the rich and powerful only.  Examples of monopoly today are:

1-  Large businesses driving smaller businesses to bankruptcy.

2-  Dictatorships, and only the immediate family members, i.e., the "ruling family", get to rule the country, and they have total monopoly over the country's wealth and resources, politics, constitution and rule.

3-  Marginalizing certain people in the society for any unjustified reason.

Everything in the society and life has to be in balance:

[055:007] He raised the sky far above, and set up a balance.
[055:008] So do not transcend the balance.

You also must not allow yourself to be monopolized upon by the corrupt society that you may exist in.  If corruption doesn't get fixed, then Allah Almighty commands you to migrate if you could:

"....Wasn’t the land of Allah vast and spacious enough, so you could emigrate (and seek refuge) elsewhere?...." (4:97-98)

If you can't, then Allah Almighty forgives you: "....who do not possess the strength, nor the means to find a way out...." (4:98)

Anything and everything which you do that becomes compulsive to you, dominates you, and becomes addictive to a point where you become glued to it and can't get yourself out of it is considered an addiction.  Allah Almighty defines it beautifully in the Glorious Quran as things satan uses to ويصدكم عن ذكر الله وعن الصلاة  "hinder you يصدكم from the remembrance of God, and from prayer" (The Noble Quran, 5:90-91).

So if you are unable to maintain remembrance of Allah Almighty and you are unable to perform your daily prayers due to evil compulsive and excessive things that you may have subjected and surrendered yourself to such as video games, porn, gambling, alcohol, etc..., then you suffer addiction.

To be addicted to anything evil or negative is forbidden in the Glorious Quran, and one must fight it off with all of his will, passion and power.  You must have a strong will:

You must "muster the means" (4:98) to fight your weaknesses.

"eschew such (abomination)" (5:90) and "will ye not then abstain?" (5:91) فهل انتم منتهون.

[004:097] The angels, when they took the souls of those who had been unjust to their own weal, demanded, "What hath been your state?" They said, "We were the weak ones of the earth." They replied, "Was not God's earth broad enough for you to flee away in?" These! their home shall be Hell, and evil the passage to it -

[003:139] Do not weaken and do not grieve. You will come up on top, if you are the believers (Luke 2:52: GOD forgave Jesus' sins and was "charitable" with him).

[004:075] What is wrong with you? Why would you not fight for the sake of Allah on behalf of the weak and oppressed men, women and children? Those who pray (to Allah), "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town; its residents are cruel. Raise, by Your grace, an ally for us. Grant us by Your will a helper!"

You must not succumb, retire or surrender yourself to any evil.  Also, always fight the good fight; fight for the oppressed and fight injustice so no more tumult remains.  Yes, you can't always be victorious, but you must not ever given in or give up to evil, and you must always keep the good fight for Allah Almighty's sake in you at all time, and always put your trust and faith in Allah Almighty.  This is what Islam calls doing Jihad against yourself, which includes defeating and overcoming your weaknesses and temptations.  Do not allow yourself to ever become and addict.  The following is from Entry #50 above:

All intoxicants including alcohol and drugs, and Gambling, divination, and sorcery, and all abominations are evil.  The same Noble Word for avoiding them was also used for idols false talk or speech, lying and false testimony (فاجتنبوا الرجس من الاوثان واجتنبوا قول الزور).

Allah Almighty said: "O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones, and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination,- of Satan's handwork: eschew such (abomination), that ye may prosper.  Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of God, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain? انما يريد الشيطان ان يوقع بينكم العداوة والبغضاء في الخمر والميسر ويصدكم عن ذكر الله وعن الصلاة فهل انتم منتهون   (The Noble Quran, 5:90-91)"

Eschew all abominations.  And will you not abstain from all abominations?  The abominations include all intoxicants, gambling and all harmful things.

Also, Gambling and alcohol are some of satan's tools to create enmity, hatred and disunity among the Believers, and to stop the Believers from remembering Allah Almighty and from Praying.  "Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of God, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?" (5:91) انما يريد الشيطان ان يوقع بينكم العداوة والبغضاء في الخمر والميسر ويصدكم عن ذكر الله وعن الصلاة فهل انتم منتهون

Allah Almighty calls unto all Muslims TO STOP all gambling and all intoxicants consumption: "eschew such (abomination)" and "will ye not then abstain?" فهل انتم منتهون.

Allah Almighty's Forgiveness and Mercy are always there for the weak.  But you must be genuine and not false:

[004:098] Except for the men, women and children who are weak and oppressed! They are unable to muster the means (to migrate), and (therefore) find no way out.

[004:099] Perhaps, Allah will grant forgiveness to those (weak) ones. Allah is oft-Pardoning, and the most Forgiving!

You must "muster the means" (4:98) to fight your weaknesses.  Do not be false and easy target and prey for satan.  You can also fight addiction with fasting and praying to Allah Almighty, because they both strengthen your self-restraint:

[002:183] O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,-

[029:045] Recite what has been revealed to thee of the Book; and be steadfast in prayer; verily, prayer forbids sin and wrong; and surely the mention of God is greater; for God knows what ye do.

Always stay away from temptations that lead to evil and addiction رجس من عمل الشيطان فاجتنبوه:

[005:090] O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones, and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination,- of Satan's handwork: eschew such (abomination)  رجس من عمل الشيطان فاجتنبوه, that ye may prosper.
 

Now be mindful also that Allah Almighty forbade cutting family ties with kin and relatives.  Also, Among the signs of the cursed people and nations is that they cut ties with their kin and relatives, i.e., upholding individualism and isolation as this is the dominant lifestyle of the Western societies:

‏47:22 فهل عسيتم ان توليتم ان تفسدوا في الارض وتقطعوا ارحامكم
‏47:23 اولئك الذين لعنهم الله فاصمهم واعمى ابصارهم

[047:022] If given authority توليتم in the land, you would disobey (Allah), spread mischief, and violate the family ties.
[047:023] Those are the ones Allah has cursed. He has made them go deaf, and has blinded their eyes.

But for those people who are never-changing and hopeless cases in negativity, whether they are relatives or strangers, Allah Almighty commands you to avoid and abandon all negative and hopeless people who won't change, and who keep turning things into negative environments and trials.  Negative energy is rejected in Islam.  There are ample Noble Verses that thoroughly cover this point in great details as shown above and in the entries cited below, but the following Noble Verse really captured my heart:

‏73:10 واصبر على مايقولون واهجرهم هجرا جميلا

[073:010] And patiently endure واصبر على what they utter, and part company واهجرهم هجرا with them in a handsome and polite manner جميلا.

Allah Almighty wants us to be patient with all people, and to part company واهجرهم هجرا , with those who are too negative and hopeless to change, in a handsome and polite manner جميلا.  In the Noble Verses in the entries cited below, Allah Almighty commands us to be an upright and shining example to all people.  We are commanded to be the best in manners.  In the entries above, you'll find ample Noble Verses that command:

Good Wisdom and Manners in Islam.  Invite people to Islam with beautiful preaching, wisdom and argue in ways that are best and friendliest.  Argue with the people of the Book in kindness except for those among them who do wrong (to Islam) (‏ولاتجادلوا اهل الكتاب الا بالتي هي احسن الا الذين ظلموا منهم).

Again, be wise.  Be a person of wisdom.  Those whom Allah Almighty give Wisdom have gained a Mighty Benefit.  Allah Almighty called it "an abundant wealth" خيرا كثيرا.

You must be mindful of both Holy Commands and to be honest with yourself and others when you try to balance between the two Holy Commands of Allah Almighty regarding the decisions that you make concerning the people that you deal with.  Simply be honest with Allah Almighty and with yourself, and draw the line loud and clear between you and all people; ALL people including relatives and strangers.  See also all other entries here and Noble Verses that deal with being kind and upright to all people, and also how to deal with neighbors (See also Isaiah 1:9-17: Yahweh called Israel Sodom, because it spreads evil and is unjust)..

Do not be argumentative, confrontational, violent, aggressive, belligerent, quarrelsome, loud-mouthed, obnoxious, intolerable, insufferable.  Please find all of the entries above (57, 118, 148, 205, 238, 244, 250, 256, 258, 182, 195, 235, 70, 208, 229, 239, 245, 246, 43, 191, 192, 232, 237, 253) about the Glorious Quran prohibiting arguing, bullying, and the Quran's commands on how you must walk away from nonsensical and negative talk, and how you must always be upright and a good example for all people, and invite and guide people to the Right Path of Allah Almighty with beautiful wisdom, talk and patience, and to understand and appreciate people's backgrounds and situations.

See also Violent criminals will flood the world's societies - Islamic prophecy.
  

34:18 We placed between them and between the towns that We blessed, towns that were easy to see; and We measured the journey between them: "Travel in them by night and day in complete security."

34:19 But they said, "Our Lord, make the measure between our journeys longer," and they wronged themselves. So We made them a thing of the past, and We scattered them into small groups. In this are signs for every person who is patient, thankful.

I got this entry from a Muslim brother who added it here.  May Allah Almighty always be pleased with him.  Ameen.

Couth and well-mannered:

[068:004] And thou (standest) on an exalted standard of character.وانك لعلى خلق عظيم

[016:125] Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for thy Lord knoweth best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.

Do not come to houses from their back doors, but come from the front and proper door. Manners of how and when to enter homes (2:189, 24:27-30).

Be wise.  Be a person of wisdom.  Those whom Allah Almighty give Wisdom have gained a Mighty Benefit.  Allah Almighty called it "an abundant wealth" خيرا كثيرا.

[073:010] And patiently endure واصبر على what they utter, and part company واهجرهم هجرا with them in a handsome and polite manner جميلا.

[011:075] Ibraheem was really very mild mannered, forbearing, and soft hearted!

Organized and disciplined:

1-  Again, do not come to houses from their back doors, but come from the front and proper door. Manners of how and when to enter homes.

2-  [061:004] Indeed, Allah loves those who fight in His path, organized and arrayed as if they were a single solid structure.

3-  [003:103] Cling firmly to the rope of Allah, all of you together (as a single entity)! Do not fall into disunity. Remember the favors of Allah upon you, when you were each other’s enemy? He brought your hearts together; and so by His grace you became (like) brothers. You were (perched precariously) at the brink of a fire filled abyss. But He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes the revelations clear to you. Perhaps you will find the right path.

4-  [049:009] If two groups of believers fought with each other, you shall reconcile them. If one group aggresses against the other, you shall fight the aggressing group until they submit to GOD's command. Once they submit, you shall reconcile the two groups equitably. You shall maintain justice; GOD loves those who are just.

Unity among Muslims as one requires organization, and coordination among each other and in unison, and also requires individual discipline, and personal management and organization; being organized.  Laziness is also forbidden in the Glorious Quran, as shown below. The antithesis and opposite of being lazy is actually being disciplined, energetic, results-oriented, and organized.  Praying, regularly and daily, requires physical and mental organization, discipline, and stability.
  

The fact also that Allah Almighty in the Glorious Quran commanded the Muslims to pray at least 5 daily physical sets of prayers (See Noble Verses 2:277, 4:142, 7:170, 9:5, 9:11, 13:22, 22:41, 35:18, 35:29, 42:38) further proves that Allah Almighty wants Muslims to be physically fit and full of energy.  Laziness is totally rejected in Islam.  In fact, Allah Almighty said about those who are not genuine in their Prayers:

واذا قاموا الى الصلاة قاموا كسالى يراؤون الناس

"...And when they stand up for Prayer, they stand up lazily and to be seen of men..." (4:142)
  

ولاتقولوا لمن القى اليكم السلام لست مؤمنا

"...and say not to any one who offers you a salutation: "Thou art none of a believer! لست مؤمنا"..."
  

وفيكم سماعون لهم

"...and among you those who listen to them..."
  

Do not be a narcissist.  A narcissist is one who is quite a negative person, wishes negativity upon the people around him, and wishes ill to those around him.  He constantly plays the victim role, and always blames the people around him for his failures.  He is never wrong.  It is always someone else's fault, and he is always right.  He also threatens and harms the people whom he has the upper hand on.  He is a bully and a repulsive person.  He is dark and evil from inside.  He also lies a lot and spreads misinformation about people, and works hard to remove the harmony and peace between people.  The evil state of Israel is a narcissistic state.  You also see the Jews constantly play the victim role and lie endlessly.  Israel is evil, wishes ill on everyone, spreads ample lies and misinformation, makes up lies on its enemies, and threatens people who disagree with it.  GOD in their Torah tells them "Even from your birth, you are liars" (Isaiah 48:8, Psalm 58:3, Psalm 25:3 and Jeremiah 8:8).

[005:002] ......Do not let your hatred (and prejudice) against a nation _ a nation that once forbade you to enter the sacred mosque _ cause you to become unjust and commit excesses. Assist and support each other in matters of virtue and piety. Do not help each other in sin and transgression. Fear Allah! Allah is very severe in (inflicting) punishment.

Noble Verse 5:2 clearly states that we have to be true to everyone, including non-Muslims and those people who are hostile to us.  We still have to be true and upright.  This is further proven also in the following Noble Verse:

‏60:5 ربنا لاتجعلنا فتنة للذين كفروا واغفر لنا ربنا انك انت العزيز الحكيم

[060:005]  "Our Lord! Make us not a (test and) trial for the Unbelievers, but forgive us, our Lord! for Thou art the Exalted in Might, the Wise."

Furthermore, Allah Almighty also Commanded:

[058:009] ....but confer for the purpose of promoting virtue and righteousness, and fear ALLAH unto Whom you shall all be gathered.

[002:170] When it is said to them: "Follow what God hath revealed:" They say: "Nay! we shall follow the ways of our fathers." What! even though their fathers Were void of wisdom and guidance?

There are ample Noble Verses that I could list, but the above should suffice, insha'Allah (if Allah Almighty is Willing).
  

See also all entries above about being True, Genuine, and to not be a hypocrite, coward, liar and false, and to never be a tumult or trial to anyone, including disbelievers.

Yes, these Noble Verses, and the many others in the entries above, command us to be genuine, honest and to never cheat with balance, but 55:7-8 also speak about the general Quranic Principle of being balanced with your life; that Allah Almighty expects everything in life to work in balance.

Noble Verse 55:7 also speaks about the balanced gravitational pulls between stars and planets in the orbits systems and solar systems.  For ample STUNNING Scientific Miracles about Astronomy in the Glorious Quran, please visit:

www.answering-christianity.com/gravity_in_noble_quran.htm

www.answering-christianity.com/ac20.htm#astronomy

www.answering-christianity.com/ac20.htm#links
  

Entries# 6, 97, 237, 240, 256, 259

The Noble Verses above that command the Muslims to stand up for justice even if it's against their own selves or their own parents or rich or poor or any powerful person, and to be just and kind to unbelievers, and to give handsomely and generously to charity, and also give to even the prisoners of war who fought and harmed Muslims for the Love of Allah and to "expect no reward" back from anyone, and to fight until there is no more tumult and evil in the land, and to never be a trial to disbelievers or to Muslims, and to never spread mischief in any land, and to never be a source of evil or trial to anyone, and to be charitable, generous, forgiving and upright, and to always come to Allah Almighty with a "genuine heart" (26:89, 37:84); all of these Noble Verses build ample chivalry in the Muslim.
  

[004:148] God loveth not that evil should be noised abroad in public speech, except where injustice hath been done; for God is He who heareth and knoweth all things.

‏4:148 لايحب الله الجهر بالسوء من القول الا من ظلم وكان الله سميعا عليما

In Islamic principle, speaking foul out loud and in public is an offense that would bring legal problems to the individual.  Also, signs with foul words like t-shirts with foul words or signs with foul words in public are also forbidden in the Glorious Quran.  But Allah Almighty did allow for the oppressed, if they're too frustrated, to vent out in public and to speak foul if necessary or if they just couldn't help it.  It is an exception.  Of course, one must not be disingenuous and try to be abusive with the system.  The الجهر من القول (speaking out loud in public), which includes demonstrations against government's ill and corruption, is allowed in itself.  In principle, it is allowed.  Just not with foul words and violence (in Arabic بالسوء means with ill, evil or mal), except if the oppressed just must vent out.

It is Sunnah (something Prophet Muhammad did):

Surat Al-Masad, which is the 111th Noble Surah in the Glorious Quran, was revealed because:

1-  Prophet Muhammad commanded his followers to go out with him to demonstrate against the idol worship and all evil traditions in Mecca, and to spread Islam.

2-  The people of Mecca, aka Quraysh, started throwing rocks at the Muslims and beating them with rods and sticks, and also tried to set them on fire.  It was bloody.

3-  Surat Al-Masad was revealed because of this occasion.

So angry population from the corruption and lies of their governments are allowed to demonstrate and to fight all evil.  Just be as foul-less and as less obnoxious and repulsive and vile as you (plural) possibly can, and be as much constructive and direct to confronting the evil and to the point as you can.  Don't just bring random chaos and violence that will backfire at the Truth and Justice and True Islam (not their false "islam" of cowardice and hypocrisy) that you are supposed to be fighting for:

[002:193] And fight them on until there is no more Tumult or oppression, and there prevail justice and faith in God; but if they cease, Let there be no hostility except to those who practise oppression.

[008:025] And fear tumult or oppression, which affecteth not in particular (only) those of you who do wrong: and know that God is strict in punishment.

Allah Almighty Commanded that Justice must also include all ordinary citizens from the non-believers:

[005:008] O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah and be just witnesses and let not the enmity and hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety, and fear Allah. Verily, Allah is Well Acquainted with what you do.

See also exposing the Islamic cults section.

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الشيخ عثمان الخميس: لا تجوز المظاهرات حتى لو أذن بها ولي الأمر

So for the hypocrites to just prohibit any and all forms of demonstrations, "even if the ruler of the land permits it people are still forbidden from going out and demonstrate" as the hypocrite Uthman Al-Khamees عثمان الخميس said, is totally false according to the Glorious Quran.  Muslims are not just permitted by Allah Almighty to openly and publicly reject evil and corruption, but they are commanded by Allah Almighty to go out and to fight all forms of corruption and evil and tumult until Justice and faith in Allah Almighty prevail.  The rise of the false scholars and false "islam" is becoming a problem in our Islamic Ummah. 


Look at Gaza.  Many of the non-Muslim nations, with millions upon millions, go out and demonstrate against Israel.  You don't find this in the overwhelming majority in the Muslim countries.  They are dead silent.  And the false scholars are constantly preaching and commanding Muslims to stay home and to not go out and demonstrate in the Muslim countries:

"When they are told, "Do not spread corruption in the land," they reply, "We are only peace-makers!. Indeed, it is they who are the corruptors, but they fail to perceive it....." (The Glorious Quran 2:11-13)

This is total hypocrisy and even blasphemy.  Being false is never accepted by Allah Almighty.  The following proofs and Noble Verses' references are taken from the entries above:

1-  8:39, 3:103, 30:31-32, 2:191, 2:217, 10:85, 60:4-9, 59:16-17, 85:10  Fight until there is no more fitnah, tumult or trial or corruption.

2-  4:2  Do not accept wicked and corrupt things, money or wealth.

3-  7:56, 7:85  Do not corrupt the lands, the earth, people, creations.

4-  2:188  Do not bribe or take bribery. Also, corrupt money is forbidden.

5-  Putting people through fitnah, trial and tumult, and causing chaos, or causing corruption in the society is worse than death itself: 30:31-32, 2:191, 2:217, 10:85, 60:4-9, 59:16-17, 85:10, 8:39, 3:103.

Entry #208:

Do not let people take you for a light-minded fool فاستخف قومه.  Do not be one who people treat with levity, or be perceived as one with a light mind, or be treated with frivolity.

Challenge all arguments until the proof is thoroughly made clear to you.  Do not just accept arguments and assume they are truthful because they belong to certain people.  Produce your proof if you are truthful, and always ask for proof.

Be a straight and upright believer!  Do not trick people, or be a bad influence to them, or be a fitnah or a trial to them, even if they were disbelievers ربنا لاتجعلنا فتنة للذين كفروا واغفر لنا ربنا.  Do not be a deceiver and false.  Now, it's ok to look out for opportunities to advance yourself, and to be competitive.  But do not be a liar and a deceiver.  Do not be disingenuous and false.  Be upright:

ياايها الذين امنوا كونوا قوامين بالقسط شهداء لله

"Oh you who believe! Be upright قوامين, and uphold justice staunchly بالقسط. (Always) bear testimony for (the sake of) Allah شهداء لله...."

See Noble Verses 43:54, 30:60, 2:111, 21:24, 27:64, 28:75, 46:13, 60:4-9, 10:85, 85:10, 4:135, 5:8, 30:31-32.

Entry #253:

Being weak is not an excuse for being a hypocrite, a coward and disingenuous.  So being a hypocrite journalist, or a hypocrite person knowingly speaking falsehood is never accepted by Allah Almighty.  You being weak does not excuse you:

See Noble Verses 4:96-100, 14:20-23, 33:66-68, 34:31-33, 40:45-52.

Also visit:  Paul permitted lying.