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Beseeching Allahu Ta'ala for the highest rewards for the brother who shared this treasure with me. I may, however, clarify at the outset that brothers looking for exact meaning of the verses may find little variation as this generally is not the literal translation of the referred Ayat but conveys the message contained therein. I am, therefore, appending the precise translation too in parenthesis {IN GREEN} for easy reference. There are total Sixty (60) Verses but due to shortage of time and space it will be blogged in four (4) different segments InshAllah.

Worth sharing with friends, Muslims, non-Muslims, believers and non-believers (you don't have to be a Muslim to appreciate these teachings) -- these verses have at least one positive aspect, they help people understand what Islam is all about, they are good bridge-building material.

Sixty Verses from Holy Koran for Wise Guidance in Life

1. Respect and honor all human beings irrespective of their religion, color, race, sex, language, status, property, birth, profession/job and so on [17/70]. {NOW, INDEED, We have conferred dignity on the children of Adam, and borne them over land and sea, and provided for them sustenance out of good things of life, and favored them far above most of Our creation}

2. Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity or deception [33/70]. {O YOU who have attained to faith! Remain conscious of Allah, and (always) speak with a will to bring out [only] what is just and true}

3. Choose best words to speak and say them in the best possible way [17/53, 2/83]. {AND TELL My servants that they should speak in the most kindly manner [unto those who do not share their beliefs]: Verily Satan is always ready to stir up discord between men - for, verily, Satan is man's open foe. 17 : 53}.

{AND LO ! We accepted this solemn pledge from you the children of Israel: "You shall worship none but Allah; and you shall do good unto your parents, and kinsfolk, and the orphans, and the poor; and you shall speak unto all people in kindly way; and you shall be constant in prayer; and you shall spend in charity." And yet, save for a few of you, you turned away: for you are obstinate folk. 2 : 83}

4. Do not shout. Speak politely keeping your voice low. [31/19]. {Hence, be modest in your bearing, and lower your voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the (loud) voice of asses}.

5. Always speak the truth. Shun words that are deceitful and ostentatious [22/30]. [-------------Shun, then, (all that Allah has forbidden and, most of all) the loathsome evil of idolatrous beliefs and practices; and shun every word that is untrue}.

6. Do not confound truth with falsehood [2/42]. {And do not overlay the truth with falsehood, and do not knowingly suppress the truth}.

7. Say with your mouth what is in your heart [3/167]. {------Unto apostasy were they nearer on that day than unto faith, uttering with their mouths some thing which was not in their hearts, the while Allah knew fully well what they were trying to conceal}.

8. Speak in a civilized manner in a language that is recognized by the society and is commonly used [4/5]. {And do not entrust to those who are weak of judgement the possessions which Allah has placed in your charge for (their) support; but let them have their sustenance therefrom, and clothe them, AND SPEAK UNTO THEM IN A KINDLY WAY}.

9. When you voice an opinion, be just, even if it is against a relative [6/152]. {--------And (in all your dealings) give full measure and weight. with equity; [however] We do not burden any human being with more than he is well able to bear; AND WHEN YOU VOICE AN OPINION, BE JUST, EVEN THOUGH IT BE (AGAINST) ONE NEAR OF KIN. And [always] observe your bond with Allah; this has He enjoined upon you, so that you might keep it in mind}.

10. Do not be a bragging boaster [31/18]. {And turn not you cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not haughtily on earth; for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of self-conceit, ACTS IN A BOASTFUL MANNER}.

11. Do not talk, listen or do anything vain [23/3, 28/55]. {And who turn away from all that is frivolous. 23 : 3}.

{And, whenever they heard frivolous talk, having turned away from it and said "unto us shall be accounted our deeds, Peace be upon you - (but) we do not seek out such as are ignorant [of the meaning of right and wrong] 28 : 55}.

12. Do not participate in any paltry. If you pass near a futile play, then pass by with dignity [25/72]. {And [know that true servants of Allah are only] those who never bear witness to what is false, and [who], whenever they pass by (people engaged in) frivolity, pass on with dignity}.

13. Do not verge upon any immodesty or lewdness whether surreptitious or overt [6/151]. {Say: "Come, let me convey unto you what Allah has [really] forbidden to you; Do not ascribe divinity, in any way, to aught beside Him; and [do not offend against but, rather] do good unto your parents; and do not kill your children for fear of poverty - (for) it is We who shall provide sustenance for you as well as for them; AND DO NOT COMMIT ANY SHAMEFUL DEEDS, BE THEY OPEN OR SECRET; and do not take any human being's life - [the life] which Allah has declared sacred - otherwise than in [the pursuit of] justice: this has He enjoined upon you so that you might use your reason"}.

14. If, unintentionally, any misconduct occurs by you, then correct yourself expeditiously [3/135]. {And who, when they have committed a shameful deed or have [otherwise] sinned against themselves, remember Allah and pray their sins be forgiven - for who but Allah could forgive sins? - And do not knowingly persist in doing whatever [wrong] they may have done}.

15. Do not be contemptuous or arrogant with people [31/18].

{And turn not you cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not haughtily on earth; for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of self-conceit, ACTS IN A BOASTFUL MANNER}.

16. Do not walk haughtily or with conceit [17/37, 31/18]. {And walk not on earth with haughty self-conceit: for, verily, you can never rend the earth asunder (into pieces), nor can you ever grow as tall as the mountains 17 : 37}.

{And turn not you cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not haughtily on earth; for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of self-conceit, ACTS IN A BOASTFUL MANNER 31 : 18}.

17. Be moderate in thy pace [31/19]. {Hence, be modest in your bearing, and lower your voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the (loud) voice of asses}.

18. Walk with humility and sedateness [25/63]. {For, [true] servants of the Most Gracious are [only] they who walk gently on earth and who, whenever the foolish address them, reply with [words of] peace}.