THE RELIGION OF HUMANITY: Islam’s Ethical and Spiritual Outlook

Chapter Three Culture Of Compassion 147 Culture of Compassion 149 uninfluenced by Falsehood 162 The importance of Patience 163 Universality, not Narrowness 150 The True Nature of Islam 152 The Method of the Prophet 154 Patience and Trust in God 155 Good Character 156 The Islamic Approach 158 The Example of the Prophet 159 A Life of Peace 160 Pause, Before You Act 164 Misunderstanding 166 Purposeful Action 167 Responsible Speech 168 Excellence in Character 169 Quranic Principle: Choose Harmony Over Idealism 170 The Value of Restraint: Endless Return 172 Spiritual Participation 173 Trust and Reliance on God 174 The Superior Approach 176 The Path of Moderation 177 A Better Human Being 179 The Ethics of Response 180 Despite the Complaint 181 Worship and Morality 183 The Rise of Ethical Awareness 184 Severing Ties 185 The Value of Silence 187 The Necessity of Patience 188 Social Etiquette 189 The Secret of The Prophet’s Success 191 Power of Forgiveness 192 A Burning Piece of Fire 193 The Responsibility of Parents 194 The Quranic Approach 195 The Wisdom of Silence 197 Accountability on the Day of Judgment 198 Contentment 199 Unity Despite Differences 201 Prayer and Acknowledgement 203 The Strength of Patience in Life’s Challenges  CONTENTS