Thus spake The Prophet

`Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who controls himself in a fit of anger.'

`God has no mercy on one who has no mercy for others.'

`None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.'

`He who eats his fill while his neighbor goes without food is not a believer.'

`God does not judge according to your bodies and appearances but He scans your hearts and looks into your deeds.'

The Prophet `peace be upon him,' was asked: `Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?' He said, `There is a reward for kindness to every living thing.'

(From various Hadith collections)