Tagged: Human

Islam – Human Rights

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Islam – Human Rights

A common accusation against Muslim countries is that of not upholding human rights. Their citizens are characterized by the Western media as victims of horrendous transgressions against human decency and the basic universal guarantees....

Islam, Individualism and Human Rights

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Islam, Individualism and Human Rights

Unlike the West, human rights in Islam are not absolute since they must always consider the teachings of Islam over all. Even then, the individual guarantees in Islam are unprecedented and are much more...

Umar Mita (Japan)

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Umar Mita (Japan)

Becoming Muslim Umar Mita (Japan) Economist, Social Worker and Preacher By the Grace of Allah I am leading a happy Muslim life for the last 3 years. The righteous way of life as taught...

Trustworthiness

Ethics in Islam

Trustworthiness

By Aisha Stacey   In the article entitled Honesty, we discussed how important the concept of honesty is to Islam and how it incorporates truthfulness and reliability.  Another dimension of honesty is trustworthiness, or...

Humility

Ethics in Islam

Humility

God created human beings to worship Him and a practising Muslim in, essence, should be able to worship God in every second, of every hour of every day.  Islam is a way of life...

Honesty

Ethics in Islam

Honesty

By Aisha Stacey   When honesty is lost, then wait for the Hour (the Day of Judgment).  These are the words of Prophet Muhammad.  They paint a picture of the time leading up to...

Generosity

Ethics in Islam

Generosity

  By Aisha Stacey As humans, we have an innate sense of morality.  No matter what religion, race or colour we are, certain qualities serve as the moral standard.  We admire justice, bravery, honesty...