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Despite the heretical practices in the Confuciusian system, it does
however contain some aspects which are compatible with the morality

of the Qur’an. Confucius aimed to establish a social order that based
the relationship between people on mutual love and respect. His ethi-
cal philosophy was successful in creating a sense of responsibility, hon-
esty and dedication in the individual and thus played a major role in
shaping the morality of the Chinese people in many respects.
❖ He emphasized the virtues of family life, and advised mutual
love and respect between children and parents.
❖ He advised every individual to fulfill his responsibilities dili-

gently and pointed out the importance of the shared sense of responsi-
bility for social progress. He also stated that if everyone does his share,
social ills could be eradicated.
❖ He placed “Yin”, or goodwill, and love into his concept of the
good. He strongly advised people to do good for one another, to be
selfless and loving.
❖ He stressed the importance of loyalty and recommended loyal-
ty in the family, work life, friendship and public life.
❖ He recommended fairness and advised people to respond with

justice to injustice.
❖ His maxim of “Do not do unto others that you do not wish done
to you” became one of the central tenets of Confucianism.
These positive aspects of Confucius’ doctrine played a major role
in the acceptance of it as a moral philosophy. However, it is not possi-
ble for a philosophy that is not based on faith in the almighty Lord and
fear of Him to lead people to salvation. People can only attain true hap-
piness in this life as well as in the hereafter by believing wholehearted-

ly in Allah and by submitting to Him.

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)