Racism whether upon open or hidden, is an evil aspect of life which Islams seeks to eradicate. It is clear from the versus of the Quran, the book of the muslims, and many sayings of our final prophet (peace be upon him) which have narrated by his companions, that differences in colour, tribes, races, or traditions are not to be excuses for unjust behaviour or treatment. The Quran rehearses the words of the almighty Allah which reasons against racial discrimination and puts an end to it in Islam. Allah says,O Mankind, we created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you in to tribes and nations so that you may know each other (not that you despise each other). Verily, the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is he who is most righteous of you. (Al-Quran, Chapter 49, Verse 13),The Prophet (P.B.U.H)says,Allah does not look at your appearances or wealth but looks at your actions It is understood from the above racism or any type of discrimination does not exist in Islam. Righteousness, sincerity, modesty is what all that is needed to gain honour and become loved in the sight of Allah, no matter if you are black, white, red or brown, everyone is equal. One is not superior to another. We are all the same.So let reason be the route of our choice.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:15:28 +0000