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Islam and the Quran
I have not been sent as the invoker of
curse, but I have been sent as mercy. (Sahih
Muslim, hadith no. 2599)

The Prophet Muhammad taught the
believers to become conscientious members
of society. He advised that, ‘A Muslim is
one from whose tongue and hand people
are safe.’ (Sunan al-Nasai, hadith no. 4998)

He propagated caring and supporting the sick, feeding
the hungry and being kind, living as no-problem persons
for neighbours, refraining from using offensive names
and caring for animals. He encouraged responsible
living and judicious utilization of natural resources, such
as water, even if has limitless access to them. Once the
Prophet passed by a Companion when he was performing
ablutions and said to him:

‘What is this extravagance?’ The Companion
asked, ‘Can there be extravagance in
ablutions?’ The Prophet replied, ‘Yes, even
if you are on the bank of a flowing river!’
(Sunan ibn Majah, hadith no. 460)

The Prophet Muhammad exemplified peace and tolerance
throughout his life. Once, on being asked for a master
advice, he replied: ‘Don’t be angry.’ He said that the
strongest among us is the one who can control his anger.
He propagated the pursuit of the easier choice of peace
and tolerance as against being intolerant or violent.

During the course of his lifetime, there were certain
defensive skirmishes that took place. Even during these,

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