Guard the trust placed in you

What It Means: Reading in Context

The Prophet lists three signs of hypocrisy: false speech, broken promises and betrayal of trust. This excerpt selects the third sign; “him” refers to the person exhibiting that conduct, not to a person being recommended as trustworthy. Read it as a warning for self-examination, not a basis for declaring someone’s inner faith. This entry comes from Sahih al-Bukhari 33. The displayed text is an excerpt, not the complete narration. Follow the source link to read the narrator, full wording and in-book reference together. A hadith number identifies the source used here; numbering systems can differ between editions. Being able to inspect a source is important when a short statement is shared outside its original setting. The accompanying reflection is an editorial prompt for everyday conduct. It is not part of the hadith and does not replace explanation from qualified scholarship. Avoid extending a short reminder into a religious ruling that the entry itself does not establish.