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Man and Nature

deceased non-Muslim?” The Prophet replied: Alaysat
nafsan (Was he not a human being?) (Sahih al-Bukhari,
1312)

This example set by the Prophet of Islam shows that
irrespective of religion or tradition, all men and women are
equal, all are human beings, all are equally honourable members
of humanity at large. Everyone was created by God like oneself
and one’s community. This concept of universality is the first
basis of universal unity among all mankind.
Universal brotherhood is not simply an abstract idea. It has
the capacity to inculcate the highest human values among all
men and women. It widens the horizon of the individual, it
makes people broadminded. It elevates people above all kinds of
superficial thinking. It gives people a higher standard by which
to live their lives. It revolutionizes people’s minds and fosters this
universal belief: I am for all and all are for me.
The concept of universal brotherhood is a killer of all kinds of
negative thinking. It originates a new kind of thinking, by which
people are bound to adopt God-based thinking. After adopting
this principle, every society becomes a kind of universal society.
This concept serves as a bulldozer of all kinds of prejudices and
discrimination.

Man and Nature

n the chapter Al-Kahf (The Cave), the Quran gives a very
Iimportant piece of guidance. Addressing the Prophet, the
Quran says:

Keep yourself attached to those who call on their
Lord, morning and evening, seeking His pleasure; and

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