Equality, Brotherhood, Unity
From Adam and Eve humans have the same divine message delegating same rights and same responsibilities: men and women alike.
Muslims have the same rights and responsibilities toward God and each other. They all are subject to the same reward and punishment in accordance to their deeds.
While justice and equity underline the foundation of the Islamic Umma the best humans in the eyes of God are those who are most pious.
Piety to God and righteousness are the criteria of judgment in this world as well as in the hereafter.
According to Islam, it is not social status, political position or wealth that men shall be judged by, but according to their piety towards God:
‘O mankind, We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that you may know one another. Verily, the noblest of you, in the sight of God, is the most pious of you.'49: 13
‘Whoso desires power (and status should know) that all power belongs to God.' 35: 10
Brotherhood
The structure of the Islamic Umma is an integral unity of brotherhood where cooperation and solidarity mark its nature.
The first principle in the social structure of the Umma is brotherhood among Muslims. Outside Islam man is in state of conflict and war.
He enters into a state of brotherhood and peace when the individual becomes a Muslim:
‘The believers are but brethren.' 49: 10
Brotherhood in Islam denotes brotherhood in religion derived from belief in God. Muslims are fastened to a bond with God.
This brings their hearts together consolidating their feelings of brotherhood and unity:
‘And hold fast, all of you together, to the rope of God, and do not fall into dissension. And remember God's favour unto you how you were enemies and He united between your hearts so that you became brothers by His grace; and (how) you were upon the brink of an abyss of fire, and He did save you from it.' 3: 103
Unity
Another binding principle on Muslims is Unity. By removing all obstacles of dissension and conflict, unity is established among Muslims.
Dissension and disunity among Muslims are to be avoided under the threat of punishment:
‘And be you not as those who fall into dissension and dispute after the clear evidences have come to them. For such there is an awful punishment.' 3: 105
‘And obey God and His Apostle, and do not dispute with one another lest you falter and your strength departs from you; but be steadfast! For God is with the steadfast.' 8: 46
From Adam and Eve humans have the same divine message delegating same rights and same responsibilities: men and women alike.
Muslims have the same rights and responsibilities toward God and each other. They all are subject to the same reward and punishment in accordance to their deeds.
While justice and equity underline the foundation of the Islamic Umma the best humans in the eyes of God are those who are most pious.
Piety to God and righteousness are the criteria of judgment in this world as well as in the hereafter.
According to Islam, it is not social status, political position or wealth that men shall be judged by, but according to their piety towards God:
‘O mankind, We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that you may know one another. Verily, the noblest of you, in the sight of God, is the most pious of you.'49: 13
‘Whoso desires power (and status should know) that all power belongs to God.' 35: 10
Brotherhood
The structure of the Islamic Umma is an integral unity of brotherhood where cooperation and solidarity mark its nature.
The first principle in the social structure of the Umma is brotherhood among Muslims. Outside Islam man is in state of conflict and war.
He enters into a state of brotherhood and peace when the individual becomes a Muslim:
‘The believers are but brethren.' 49: 10
Brotherhood in Islam denotes brotherhood in religion derived from belief in God. Muslims are fastened to a bond with God.
This brings their hearts together consolidating their feelings of brotherhood and unity:
‘And hold fast, all of you together, to the rope of God, and do not fall into dissension. And remember God's favour unto you how you were enemies and He united between your hearts so that you became brothers by His grace; and (how) you were upon the brink of an abyss of fire, and He did save you from it.' 3: 103
Unity
Another binding principle on Muslims is Unity. By removing all obstacles of dissension and conflict, unity is established among Muslims.
Dissension and disunity among Muslims are to be avoided under the threat of punishment:
‘And be you not as those who fall into dissension and dispute after the clear evidences have come to them. For such there is an awful punishment.' 3: 105
‘And obey God and His Apostle, and do not dispute with one another lest you falter and your strength departs from you; but be steadfast! For God is with the steadfast.' 8: 46
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