The First Murder The Sunday Guardian | February 14, 2010 | Page 10
Chapter five of the Quran relates the story of two brothers, Cain and Abel. They were the sons of Adam, the first man to settle on earth. For some reason a controversy arose between the two brothers. After a heated exchange, Cain killed Abel. This was the first murder that occurred in human history.
Charity is a Duty The Sunday Guardian | February 21, 2010 | Page 10
According to the Quran, the have- nots have their rights. That is, the haves must give the have-nots their due; otherwise, the haves shall have to pay a heavy price for negligence in discharging their duties. Philanthropy is a duty rather than simply a charity.
The Forbidden Tree The Sunday Guardian | February 28, 2010 | Page 10
The story of Adam and Eve is common to both the Bible and the Quran. According to the Quranic account, God created Adam and his wife, Eve, and settled the pair in Paradise. Where was this paradise? The Bible says: "The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed" (Genesis, 2:8).
All Men are Equal The Sunday Guardian | March 07, 2010 | Page 10
After a significant incident in Mecca, the prophet received a revelation from God Almighty, which has been recorded in the Quran in chapter Abasa (He Frowned). The chapter begins thus: "He frowned and turned away when the blind man approached him, for how can you know that he might seek to purify himself, or take heed and derive benefit from (Our) warning? As for himself him who was indifferent, you eagerly attended to him – though you are not to be blamed if he would not purify himself – but as for one who comes to you eagerly and in awe of God you pay him no heed." (80:1-10)
