Moral Concept of Islam

Just as a fountain of water gushes forth from among the rocks, so should the spirit of submission to the truth flow from man’s heart. And just as the trees and mountains bow to the will of God, so should man submit totally to God’s command. Indeed, man’s surrender to God should have all the speed and finality of the landslide. Soft Spokenness The Quran says that birds sing the praise of God with the words Subhan Allah: (All praise is due to God) Do you not see how God is praised by those in the heavens and on earth and the birds (of the air) with wings spread? He notes the prayers and praises of all His creatures and has knowledge of all their actions. (24:41) At another place, the Quran describes a donkey’s braying as the worst possible sound. Therefore, men should refrain from speaking in the strident tones of the donkey, and express themselves rather with gentleness and moderation. And be modest in your gait, and lower your voice; for the harshest of sounds without doubt is the braying of the ass. (31:19) It suggests that God loves a voice that is graced by the sweetness of bird song, not one like the braying of ass which is an affront to the hearer’s ears. Of all human organs, the tongue is the most valuable, as it is the means of exchange of ideas among human beings. There are two ways of using this organ: one pleases by virtue of its sincerity, rationality and politeness, e.g. in the bringing of good tidings; the other is marred by abrasiveness, taunts and sarcasm, and in tone is like “the braying of an ass,” which can never be to the liking of the hearer. The Quran disapproves of the latter manner as being uncouth, and