The Sunday Guardian

Discrimination is Alien to The Quran

Submitted by naghma on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 11:43

Discrimination is Alien to The Quran | The Sunday Guardian | April 10, 2011 | Page 15

Discrimination of any kind is quite alien to the scheme of things in the Quran. In the chapter entitled Al-Hujurat (The Apartments), the Quran declares that all men and women are equal before God. The translation of the relevant verse is as follows: "Mankind! We have created you from a male and female, and made you into peoples and tribes, so that you might come to know each other. The noblest of you in God's sight is the one who fears God most. God is all-knowing and all-aware." (49:13)

Just Speech and Correct Conduct

Submitted by naghma on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 12:10

Just Speech and Correct Conduct | The Sunday Guardian | April 3, 2011 | Page 15

The chapter entitled Al-Ma'idah (The Table) of the Quran gives guidance on correct conduct in matters of justice. The translation of the relevant verse is as follows: "Believers, be steadfast in the cause of God and bear witness with justice. Do not let your enmity for others turn you away from justice. Deal justly; that is nearer to being God-fearing. Fear God. God is aware of all that you do (5:8)."

It’s Quality That Matters

Submitted by naghma on Tue, 03/29/2011 - 11:29

It’s Quality That Matters The Sunday Guardian | March 27, 2011 | Page 15

In the chapter entitled Al-Baqarah (The Heifer), the Quran sets forth an important law of nature, which pertains to the most important factors in life's struggle.

The translation of the relevant verse is as follows: "But those of them who believed that they would meet God replied, 'Many a small group, by God's command, has prevailed against a large group. For God is with those who are patient in adversity'." (2:249)