Islam Teaches Compassion for Fellow Human Beings

ISLAM TEACHES COMPASSION FOR FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS Islam is a religion of mercy, a culture of peace. The gist of its teachings is that people should love one another. They ought to become symbols of mercy for one another. W hen you open the Quran you will find that it begins thus: “In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.” (1:1) This being the very first verse shows the importance of mercy, compassion and gentleness. When we are in the eyes of God, every act must become a symbol of mercy, compassion and gentleness. There should be no other feelings in one’s heart except for mercy and compassion for others. Islam teaches the believer that when one meets another, he should greet him by saying Assalamu alaykum, that is to say ‘Peace be upon you’. He should express concern for peace and the security of others. Prayer is a form of worship in Islam which is performed five