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Global Peace – An Islamic Perspective ACET– Global Peace Project

CONCEPT 1 – KINDNESS TO HUMANITY

Kindness:

“The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate.” (Oxford Dictionary) [62]

According to Islamic teachings, everyone should be kind to all of creation, including people.

God ordains that parents, relatives, neighbours, the poor, the weak, the distressed, orphans and
all others should be treated with kindness. Violence and aggression are strongly condemned,

as is illustrated in the following verse:

“If anyone kills a person or commits murder for spreading mischief in the land, it is as though

he has killed the whole nation – all the people. And if any person saves a life, it is as though

he has saved the whole of humankind – all the people.” (5:32, Translation from the Quran)

Furthermore, Islam urges its followers to be kind-hearted and caring of humanity. It calls upon

Muslims to be kind in deeds and words, for which they will be rewarded.

Quranic references:

“And do good. Truly, Allah loves the good-doers.” (2:195, Translation from the Quran)

“A graceful word and forgiving is better than charity followed by causing hurt. Allah

is all-Independent, Forbearing.” (2:263, Translation from the Quran)

“And when other relations, orphans and the poor are present at the division of heritage,

give them something there-from and speak to them words of kindness.” (4:9, Translation from

the Quran)

“Allah has promised to those who believe and do good deeds (that) they shall have forgiveness

and a mighty reward.” (5:9, Translation from the Quran)

“Exercise patience; God does not ignore the reward of those who do good.” (11:115,

Translation from the Quran)

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