A Simple Introduction to Islam

HUMAN BROTHERHOOD differences may affect human affairs, but in the Hereafter, only those will be rewarded who are held to be deserving because of their inner qualities. In Islam human equality is regarded as of utmost important. At prayers, all believers stand in rows with one another. During Hajj, all Muslims, from all countries wear the same attire to perform the pilgrimage. In Islam everyone has the same position as all others, neither less nor more. By Islamic light, all kinds of greatness are reserved for God alone. In spite of apparent differences between people, all are equally God’s creation. There is certainly a difference between God and human beings, but there is no difference between one human being and another. HUMAN BROTHERHOOD All human beings are equally God’s creatures. They should live in unity and amity in society, just as they live in their own families. A ccording to Islam, all human beings have been created by the one God. As such, all human beings are of one brotherhood. Differentiating between one person and another is not approved of by God.