Islam and humanity
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Islamic teachings on humanity and human welfare have been codified in its central religious book known as the
Social welfare in Islam
In Islamic tradition, the idea of social
It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces towards East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer, and practice regular charity, to fulfill the contracts which we have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the God fearing (Quran 2:177).
Similarly, duties to
Rights of various groups in Islam
Rights of the parents and relatives
In Islam, special importance has been attached to the service and rights of
Rights of the neighbors
Gabriel kept on recommending me about treating the neighbors in a kind and polite manner, so much so that I thought that he would order me to make them my heirs.
Islam's most sacred book, the Qur'an, describes true followers of its prophet as "hard against disbelievers and merciful among themselves" (Qur'an 48:29). However, as seen in modern discuss, Muslims believe that regardless of a neighbor's religious identity, Islam tells the Muslims to treat their neighboring people in the best possible manners and not to cause any difficulty to them.[16][17] The Quran tells the Muslims to stand by their neighbors in the latter's everyday needs. Muhammad is reported as saying, "A man is not a believer who fills his stomach while his neighbor is hungry."[18] One typical hadith on neighbors reads as follows: Narrated Abu Shuraih: The Prophet said, "By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe!" It was said, "Who is that, O Allah's Apostle?" He said, "That person whose neighbor does not feel safe from his evil."[19]
Rights of children
Muhammad has been described as being very fond of children in general. In one Islamic tradition, Muhammad ran after
Rights of the minorities
Today,
Repudiation of racial discrimination
In human history,
Economic welfare
Zakat
In Islam, zakat is a form of compulsory alms-giving, and a religious obligation for those Muslims who are financially affluent.
Sadaqah
Sadaqah means voluntary charity which is given out of compassion, love, friendship (fraternity), religious duty, or generosity.[41] Both the Quran and the hadith have put much emphasis on spending money for the welfare of needy people. The Quran says: 'Spend something (in charity) out of the substance which We have bestowed on you, before Death should come to any of you' (63:10). One of the early teachings of Muhammad was that God expects men to be generous with their wealth and not to be miserly (Quran %3Averse%3D1 107 :1–7).[42] Accumulating wealth without spending them to address the needs of the poor is generally prohibited and admonished.[43]
Moral behavior
Islamic tradition holds that moral qualities and good actions elevate the status of a man.[44] The Quran and the hadith serve as the primary source of moral and ethical guidance in Islamic theology. Both the Quran and the hadith often speak in emphatic manners to instruct the Muslims to adopt a morally good character. In particular, respecting parents and elders, having love for the younger, greeting people in correct manner, showing kindness to fellow people, caring for the sick, asking permission before entering into others' house, speaking the truth, and avoiding rude and false speech have been emphasized.[45] The typical Islamic teaching is that imposing a penalty on an offender in proportion to their offense is permissible and just; but forgiving the offender is better. To go one step further by offering a favor to the offender is regarded the highest excellence.[44] Muhammad said, "The best among you are those who have the best manners and character".[46] To the Muslims, the examples of moral virtues set by Muhammad and his companions serve as guidance both practically and theologically.
The Cairo Declaration on human rights
Adopted in
See also
- Islamic ethics
- Peace in Islamic philosophy
- Human rights in Islamic countries
Notes
- ^ The Quran says in this regard: "Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and do good to parents. If any one of them or both of them reach old age, do not say to them a word of contempt and do not scold them, and address them with respectful words, and submit yourself before them in humility out of compassion, and say, "My Lord, be merciful to them as they have brought me up in my childhood"" (17:23-24).
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