Islam’s Contribution In The Building Of Humanity

Islam created a society that was morally consistent and reliable. Every person was known for a predictable character. You could trust that someone would not harm you even if you criticised them. If a poor person became rich, or a subordinate became a ruler, he would not become arrogant. If there was any financial or property matter, people trusted each other to act justly. A good human society is one in which people consistently behave with good morals—where character is predictable. And that is exactly the kind of society the Prophet of Islam built. It was a mercy for humanity and a blessing for the people of the earth. All India Radio, New Delhi, 24 May 1996.