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Waste of Money

According to the above Quranic verse, the importance of
a person or group will be judged solely on merit. The basis of
classification between people is only one and, that is, merit.

Merit-based classification cannot be termed discrimination. It
is a sound method of categorizing people. As such, it is a source
of motivation and creates an atmosphere of healthy competition.
It is a guarantee of social development on a real basis.
Discrimination on the basis of colour, etc., is a negative
practice, while classification on the basis of merit promotes
love and respect among people. It ensures that no member of
society will be denied justice. It creates an atmosphere conducive
to development and progress and gives everyone the chance to
contribute in a positive way to society. Discrimination creates
disunity among people, while following Quranic principles
produces unity and harmony among different sections of society.
The latter promotes the spirit of mutual respect.

Discrimination on the basis of colour, etc., is a
negative practice, while classification on the basis of
merit promotes love and respect among people.

According to the Quran and biological research, all men and
women have a common ancestor. So, according to this, all men
and women are blood sisters and blood brothers to each other.
The whole of mankind is a global family.

Waste of Money

here is a general tendency for those who earn money to
Tbelieve that it is their own property. They feel that they can

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