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Never belittle the common courtesies
A good human being is always willing to lend others a helping hand. He or she is never too busy or too shy or to be of use to others, and is ready to extend small kindnesses, even to strangers. When Musa (AS) arrived at a well in Madyan, where the shepherds watered their flocks, he saw two women modestly standing apart and waiting for the men to depart before they could bring forth their own flocks. Musa (AS) immediately offered to water their animals, thus saving them plenty of time and effort. Such is the attitude praised by Allah. As Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) said, 'Do not belittle any good deed, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face.' (Muslim)