The Lost Wallet: A Story of Honesty and Trust in Allah
One evening, Yusuf was walking home from work when he spotted a leather wallet lying on the ground. He picked it up and checked inside—there was a large amount of money and an ID card. His heart pounded. No one was around. He could take the money, and no one would ever know.
For a moment, the temptation was strong. But then, he remembered a verse from the Qur’an:
“Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due.” (Surah An-Nisa 4:58)
Yusuf knew what he had to do. He found the address on the ID card and made his way to the owner’s house. When he arrived, he knocked on the door. A tired-looking old man answered.
“Sir, I believe this belongs to you,” Yusuf said, handing over the wallet.
The man’s eyes widened in shock. “I thought it was gone forever!” he exclaimed. “Young man, you could have kept the money. Why return it?”
Yusuf smiled and replied, “Because my faith teaches me that honesty is more valuable than wealth.”
Tears welled up in the old man’s eyes. “May Allah bless you,” he said. “You’ve restored my faith in goodness.”
As Yusuf walked away, he felt peace in his heart. He may not have gained money, but he had gained something far greater—the pleasure of Allah.
Moral of the Story:
True success is not in wealth but in honesty and trust in Allah. When we do the right thing, even when no one is watching, Allah rewards us in ways we cannot imagine.
