Islam is a
comprehensive way of life, and morality is one of the cornerstones Islam. Morality is one of the fundamental sources of
a nation’s strength, just as immorality is one of the main causes of a nation’s
decline. Islam has established some
universal fundamental rights for humanity as a whole, which are to be observed
in all circumstances. To uphold these
rights, Islam has provided not only legal safeguards, but also a very effective
moral system. Thus, whatever leads to
the welfare of the individual or the society and does not oppose any maxims of
the religion is morally good in Islam, and whatever is harmful is morally bad.
Given its
importance in a healthy society, Islam supports morality and matters that lead
to it, and stands in the way of corruption and matters that lead to it. The guiding principle for the behavior of a
Muslim is “Virtuous Deeds”. This term
covers all deeds, not only acts of worship.
The Guardian and Judge of all deeds is God Himself.
The most
fundamental characteristics of a Muslim are piety and humility. A Muslim must be humble with God and with
other people:
“And turn
not your face away from people (with pride), nor walk in insolence through the
earth. Verily, God likes not each
arrogant boaster. And be moderate (or
show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the
voice (braying) of the ass.” (Quran
31:18-19)
Muslims
must be in controls of their passions and desires.
A Muslim
should not be vain or attached to the ephemeral pleasures of this world. While
most people allow the material world to fill their hearts, Muslims should keep
God in their hearts and the material world in their hand. Instead of being attached to the car and the
job and the diploma and the bank account, all these things become tools to make
us better people.
“The Day
whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that
brings to God a sound heart.” (Quran: 26:88-89)
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