Following is a list of some of the things that Allah has forbidden in the Quran. Do not spread corruption, disorder or mischief in the land [Al-Quran Surah 2: Verse 11] Do not act wickedly in the land spreading corruption, disorder or mischief [Al-Quran Surah 2: Verse 60]. Do not set-up Allah’s rivals or compeers [Al-Quran Surah 2: Verse 22]. Do not confound the truth with falsehood, nor knowingly hide the truth [Al-Quran Surah 2: Verse 42]. Do not follow…
Equality before the law is one of the basic principles of the Islamic Justice System[1]. So much so that Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.), who is the highest judicial authority of Islam had to fear the punishment of the Mighty Day if he would not abide by the Divine Law[2]. Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.) was in fact the first and the foremost to show complete submission and commitment to the Divine Law[3]. Justice has to be meted out with all fairness even if…
Following is a summary of some of the Islamic Manners derived / deduced from the Holy Quran. 1. Allah has honoured children of Adam [17/70]. All human beings are children of Adam. So respect and honour all human beings irrespective of their religion, colour, race, sex, language, status, property, birth, profession/job and so on 2. Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity or deception [33/70] 3. Choose best words to speak and say them in the best possible way [17/53, 2/83]…
Patience has been explained as the ability to: endure hardship, difficulty, or inconvenience without being negatively reactive; show calmness, self-control, and willingness to tolerate delay; sit back and wait for an expected outcome without experiencing anxiety, tension, or frustration; let go the need for immediate gratification; display tolerance, compassion, and understanding toward those who are slower in developing maturity or understanding; and feel relaxed, calm, and placid in the face of challenges [1]. “The patience of man, which is right and…
Treat all human beings with respect Human dignity is an inherent, inalienable and inviolable right of every human being. Allah has honoured all the Children of Adam[1]. All human beings are the Children of Adam. So, all human beings must be treated with honour, respect and regard, without distinction of any kind, such as the colour of their skin, their race, descent, social background, national origin, gender, age, language, religion, political or other affiliation and opinion, education, occupation, job, wealth, property…
Ihsan – Treat your parents kindly and behave with them in a nice and comely manner. [Al-Quran Surah 2: verse 83; Surah 4: verse 36; Surah 6: verse 151; Surah 17: verse 23; Surah 46: verse 15] Infaq – Spend out of your wealth for the welfare and wellbeing of your parents. [Al-Quran Surah 2: verse 215] Bequest (Al-wasiya) – Make a bequest for your parents from your wealth, in case you may die earlier. [Al-Quran Surah 2: verse 180]…
Piety (virtue, righteousness or moral excellence) is not (merely) that you turn your faces to the East and the West; but (real) Piety is that one believes in Allah and the Last Day and the Malaika and the Book and the Prophets, and gives wealth, despite (one’s) love for it, to relatives, and to orphans (or those left alone in society), to the destitute & helpless, to the wayfarer, and to those who ask (for help), and in (freeing) slaves…