Hi there Rikomatic
Hope you are well
I enjoy learning what others have faith in. You’re the first Quaker I’ve met. We share some things in common …
Equality
We also believe that all mankind are equal in the sense that we all deserve the same dignified treatment; we make no distinction based on gender, age, nationality, color of skin. But we acknowledge that people are different in their skills and strengths so we have different obligations. This diversity encourages us to meet new people with different backgrounds and cultures so we can learn from each other.
Here are some verses from The Final Testament (the Quran) and sayings of our Prophet (may God bless him):
O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Verily, the most honorable of you with God is the one who has piety. Verily, God is All-Knowing, All-Aware. (49.13)
At the time the Arabs were at the height of their power, the Prophet said “O people! Your Lord is One, your forefather is one, all of you are from Adam and Adam is from dust; there is no superiority for the Arab over the non-Arab, nor of the white over the black except by piety.”
Justice
O you who believe! Stand out firmly for God and be just witnesses and let not the enmity and hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety, and fear God. Verily, God is Well ¬Acquainted with what you do. (5.8)
There are many more verses about establishing justice, here are some of the sites ..4.135, 4.58, 60.8, 57.25
Peace
Our Lord has many names which describe His many qualities and attributes, one of these names is “Peace”. As muslims we must love and aspire towards these qualities.
“...and making peace is better.'' (4:128)
And make not God’s Name an excuse in your oaths against your doing good and acting piously, and making peace among mankind. And God is All-Hearer, All-Knower. (2.224)
Someone once asked Prophet Mohamed (may God bless him) what is the best teaching of Islam and he rep
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