Do you have a list of principles which you live by?

[BlackVelvet]

I'd like to think that we all have the basics down i.e. try not to do stuff that will land you in hell.

But do you have a list that you know off by heart? Do you have personal commandments?



I was speaking to someone and they listed off their principles wasn't the first time someone's done that either. I'm not unprincipled but I don't have a list which I am conscious of - if it feels wrong/if you know it's wrong, don't do it - that pretty much sums it up for me. Where do you guys fall?

[DonCorleone]

I have a pretty good chance of going to heaven lol, im not evil and i dont do big sins and stuff

i think if i pray more and stop telling little lies ill be golden

thats my only downfalls.

[hargaysaay]

making the daily life of average somali back home better is my number one long term principle its always in my heart.honest response

[misterioso]

-To be efficient
-Not to be wasteful
-Not carry a lot of luggage
-Not to be emotional, at least over
-Not seek attention
-Be loyal to Islam & Muslims

[PrinceDaadi]

I have few:- keeping my word regardless of the situation, respecting others view points, believing that life is two way street and trying to live with in the border of Islam and few more basics.

[Based]

No.

[misterioso]

No.

Kheyru mas'uul!

[Alchemist]

Always keep my word.
Treat people with respect.
Islam and Muslims first.
Never touch pork.

[BlackVelvet]

How do you choose what to add to the list? Or more importantly, what to exclude? Does that mean they're not as important?

[Alchemist]

How do you choose what to add to the list? Or more importantly, what to exclude? Does that mean they're not as important?

It depends on a lot of factors like your parents, upbringing, environment etc. For example most Somalis won't get close to pork but khat they might due to culture acceptance lol....

[SiennaEarth]

Principle 1: Never do something which will cause me to lose respect for myself.

Principle 2: Never allow anyone to disrespect me either with words or action.

Principle 3: Never beg, a no is a no!

Principle 4: Try do what I can to help other Muslims.

Principle 5: Never break my promise.

[BlackVelvet]

These are all good things to have as principles.

How do you choose what to add to the list? Or more importantly, what to exclude? Does that mean they're not as important?

It depends on a lot of factors like your parents, upbringing, environment etc. For example most Somalis won't get close to pork but khat they might due to culture acceptance lol....

Ma ii fahmin. I don't eat pork or drink alchol etc it's the naming them in words - do this, don't do that etc which I find strange

[Tuushi]

I have few.They remained the same for the most part.

1.Never take debt easily.
2.Family first, with wiggle room.
3.All decisions are best possible ones at that moment,no going back and regrets.
4.A smile is better than a middle finger (never failed me)

etc.

[BlackVelvet]

4.A smile is better than a middle finger

I like this

[Alchemist]

Bv I guess for some people is just easier to put things into a list.