Page 23 - Justice and Compassion in the Qur'an

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HARUN YAHYA (ADNAN OKTAR)

(as), a blessed prophet, in this case immediately realizes the
truth and calls his action, as revealed in one verse, "satan's
doing".
Indeed, the "feeling of factionalism", which the Prophet
Moses (as) describes as "satan's doing", is one of the factors
responsible for all the bloodshed throughout history. Man's
obsession to prove the righteousness of his family, tribe,
ethnic group, followers or his race at all cost, with no
consideration of justice, has been the main source of numerous
conflicts and wars.
The attitude a believer must assume in the face of such
incitement is also related in the Qur'an by referring to the
exemplary life of the Prophet Moses (as). When he exercised
his conscience, the Prophet Moses (as) readily realized that
this unfavorable feeling inspired by satan was a form of
cruelty, repented and took refuge in Allah. This exemplary
and conscientious conduct is related in the Qur'an thus:
He said, "My Lord, I have wronged myself. Forgive me."
So He forgave him. He is the Ever-Forgiving, the Most
Merciful. He said, "My Lord, because of Your blessing to
me, I will never be a supporter of evildoers." (Surat al-
Qasas, 16-17)

Hatred Felt Towards a Community Does
Not Prevent Believers From Exercising Justice
Hatred and anger are the major sources of evil, and are
likely to prevent people from making just decisions, thinking
soundly and conducting themselves rationally. Some people
can readily inflict all kinds of injustice on people for whom
they feel enmity. They may accuse these people of acts they