2. The value of human brotherhood is among the
fundamental teachings of Islam. According to the
Holy Qur'an, nuclear and extended families are a
microcosm of universal brotherhood. God says:
"… but kindred by blood have prior rights
against each other in the book of God…"
(8:75)
• All of you are from Adam and Adam was
created from clay…
3. Q1: Why did God create us?
a) He is the Creator, Evolver, Shaper, Provider, Lord, the Most
Gracious and the Most Merciful.
b) He is the Creator, All-Wise, All-Knower…. What would you
think of someone who claims to be a doctor yet he has never
cured any disease nor treated any patent?
c) to develop the living conditions on the earth as well as to
worship Him.
d) what is the aim of any innovator or inventor?
e) to develop the quality of our souls in order to prove and
improve ourselves.
5. (a) So that we can easily recognize each
other and easily be identified.
(b) a human being is created in such a way
that he likes diversity by instinct.
* People who prefer to marry certain
nationalities to others…
Ans.
6. (c) it is a test for mankind, God says: "O mankind! We
created you from a single (pair) of a male and a
female, and made you into nations and tribes, that
you may know each other (not that you may
despise each other). Verily the most honored of
you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most
God-conscious.” (49:13).
(d) so that we can compete against each other in
developing the earth and doing other acts of
righteousness.
7. God says: “… the seal thereof will beGod says: “… the seal thereof will be
musk: and for this let them competemusk: and for this let them compete
against each other those who aspire (foragainst each other those who aspire (for
the bliss of the hereafter).”the bliss of the hereafter).”
( 83:26)( 83:26)
8. Q3. What are the things that make
people arrogant and proud?
a) Color of skin, God says: "And among His signs is
the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the
variations in your languages and your colors;
verily in that are signs for those who know."
(30:22)
b) wealth, God says: "Your riches and your children
may be but a trial. But in the presence of God is
the highest reward." (64:15)
9. c) prestige, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) says:
"Whoever humbles himself while dealing with
others, God will elevate him to the highest spiritual
ranks."
d) social status and a high post. God says: "It is He
Who has made you (His) agents, inheritors of the
earth: He has raised you in ranks, some above
others: that He may try you in the gifts He has
given you: for your Lord is quick in punishment –
yet is indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (6:165)
10. e) tribe, God says: "… and We have made you into
nations and tribes so that you recognize each
other (not that you despise each other)."
(49:13)
f) ignorance, God says: "… ask those who posses
knowledge if you know not." (21:07)
g) stereotypes, "And pursue not that of which you
have no knowledge; for every act of hearing, or
of seeing, or of (feeling in) the heart will be
inquired into (on the Day of Reckoning.) (17:36)
11. Q3. What are the factors that can help
establish universal brotherhood?
(a) Equality: Equality is not to be mistaken for or confused
with identicalness. Islam teaches us that we are all equal in the
sight of God but not necessarily identical. We read in the Holy
Qur'an: "O mankind! We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and a female, and made you into
nations and tribes, that you may know each other
(not that you may despise each other). Verily the
most honored of you in the sight of God is (he who
is) the most righteous of you. And God has full
knowledge and is well-acquainted (with all things).
(49: 13)
12. b) respect for all - regardless of color, race, religion and
social status. ** (asking permission of a child to
forgo him in presenting milk…)
c) helping one another when in need (Whoever solves a
Muslim’s problem, God will solve one of his
problems on the Judgment Day)
d) love your neighbor as you love yourself: (Mathew 22:
37) + “You will not enter paradise until you
believe…”
e) to implement justice to all: God says: “… and let not
13. the hatred of others to you make you swerve tothe hatred of others to you make you swerve to
wrong others and depart from justice. Be just;wrong others and depart from justice. Be just;
that is next to piety and fear God. For God is well-that is next to piety and fear God. For God is well-
acquainted with all that you do.” (5:8)acquainted with all that you do.” (5:8)
+ Story of Umar with the man who killed his+ Story of Umar with the man who killed his
relative…)relative…)
14. Q5. What are the factors that can help unify
mankind?
(a) All of them are created by one God.
(d) they are descendants of one couple, Adam and
Eve.
(c) all mankind belong to the human race.
(d) God is just and kind to all His creatures.
(e) all people are born equal in the sense that non of
them brings any property with him and no one
takes anything with him when he dies.
15. (f) God judges every person on the basis of his own
merits, and according to his own deeds. (God does
not look at your faces …etc.)
(g) God has conferred on man a title of honor and
dignity. We read in the Holy Qur'an: "We have
honored the sons of Adam; provided them with
the means of transportation on land and sea;
given them for sustenance good and pure things,
and conferred on them special favors above a
great part of our creation." (17: 70)
16. h) doing good to those who have wronged you.
(story of Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, with
the Jewish boy who used to throw garbage at
his door).
We read in the Holy Qur'an: "Nor can
goodness and evil be equal. Repel (evil) with
what is better: then will he between whom and
you was hatred become as if he were your
intimate friend." (41: 34)
17. Islam has laid down certain rights for
Muslims as well as non-Muslims who may be
living within the boundaries of an Islamic
state and these rights do necessarily form
part of the Islamic constitution. (When
Prophet Muhammad emigrated to Medina)
Human Rights in Islam
18. The Basic Human Rights in Islam
1. The right to life: We read in the Holy Qur'an:
"Whosoever kills a human being ( without any
reason) like manslaughter, or corruption on
earth, it will be as though he had killed all
mankind." (5: 32)
2. The right to basic necessities of life: We read
in the Holy Qur'an: "And in their wealth there is
an acknowledged right for the needy and the
destitute, he who asked and he who (for some
reason) was prevented from asking." (51: 19)
19. 3. The right of protection: non-Muslims have
the right of protection from inside and outside
aggressions. After the Tartar commander had
agreed to free only Muslim prisoners of war,
Ibn Taymiyya insisted that non-Muslim
prisoners of war also be released because
they were under the Muslim protection. (Do
you know who is the bankrupt man?)
20. 4. Right of choosing religion: This is based on God's
commandment that reads as follows: "Let there be
no compulsion in religion. (2: 256)
In another verse we read: "Will you compel mankind
against their will to believe?" (12: 99)
5. Freedom of work and profession: Work and
profession are a birth right of every one. No one
should regard it as special for him and deny it
others.
21. Ans. War must either be of a defensive nature
or aimed at removing oppression,
wherever it may be - as it is nowadays
fittingly called a just cause. It must be
fought without harm to innocent civilians
or the environment. (49: 09)
Q6. What are the Islamic Laws regarding
war?
22. Ans. "You should only fight against your enemy
and not against women, children or the elderly
people. Monks, priests and other religious
people in their monasteries or houses of
worship should not be harmed, nor should the
trees that belong to the enemy be cut or set on
fire as a war measure. By no means should
animals be targeted or slaughtered except for
food."
Q8. What were prophet Muhammad's
instructions to his companions during
war?
