English book · The Spirit of Islam

Superiority Complex Leads to Evil CONTENTS

English book, p. 470

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

This concept of human equality is in accordance with Islam as well as with nature. Furthermore, a good society can be built only by giving an equal position to all human beings. In a society where there is no equality, peace and prosperity will not flourish. Such a society will be eternally beset by tension and conflict. The difference between one person and another is based not on race or colour or language. It is based rather on character. It is the individual who is superior in morality who is superior to others. One who is superior in moral character is also superior in position to one who is lacking in moral fibre. Regardless of how outwardly pleasant he might seem, in the last analysis, it is character which counts. GIVE TO PEOPLE THEIR RIGHTS A society whose members readily accept the truth, give respect to others, fulfil their trusts and discharge their responsibilities is the best society. W ho are the best people? According to a tradition of the Prophet, the best people are

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