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Discrimination is Alien to the Quran

factor that can maintain a reasonable degree of normalcy in
human society.
The adoption of this principle is a sign not of passivity but of
maturity. When a member of society speaks out for justice, even
when this could favour his enemy, he is not showing a passive
attitude but is demonstrating his maturity. It means that he is a
wise person who can control his negative emotions.
Avoiding enmity is not simply a piece of strategy designed
to outwit your enemy. It is a positive mode of conduct which
enhances your spirituality and is a sign of high moral standards. It
helps in developing your personality, gives you fresh experiences,
and increases your creativity. After conducting yourself in this
way, you will emerge as a healthy mind.
To speak with justice is the only option in this world. Any
other option is disastrous. It is not a matter of choice; it is a
matter of compulsion. Our world is controlled by the law of
nature, and the law of nature does not allow any other kind of
behaviour: you cannot afford to go against the law of nature.
When you speak with justice in a negative situation, you only
have to control your emotions, but when you go against the law
of nature, you are on the path to destroying your life.

Discrimination is Alien

to the Quran

iscrimination of any kind is quite alien to the scheme of things
Din the Quran. In the chapter Al-Hujurat (The Apartments),
the Quran declares that all men and women are equal before
God. The translation of the relevant verse is as follows:

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