The Holy Prophet (PBUH) is a

role model for everyone

The life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is a role model for every person
of this world who believes in Allah and the Day of Judgment. This
source of light and guidance (the Prophet PBUH) can lead us
completely. The world has seen a lot of scholars, philosophers and
preachers but none was as great as the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Allah sent His messengers in every period of history to guide the
humanity. The world had been waiting for the last Prophet for
centuries. This long wait was ended with the prophethood of the
Prophet (PBUH). He was sent as the last Prophet of Allah Almighty.
His Shariah was regarded as the last message of Allah and the
previous Shariahs were abolished. His guidance was declared
sufficient for all till the end of this world. The Prophet (PBUH) said,
“If Hazrat Musa had been alive he had no option but to follow me.”

Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) was born and died in the month of Rabi-
ul-Awal. He is an embodiment of mercy for all mankind. All the
prophets guided the humans. But Mohammad (PBUH) brought a
revolution in the lives of the people. This revolution is example-less in
the history of mankind. Our love for the Prophet (PBUH) involves not
only the devotion and passion for him but to follow his deeds also.
There is no option left for us but to follow his teachings. The Quran
and Sunnah are the basis of our religion. The holy life style of the
Prophet (PBUH) guides us in our individual and collective life. He
stressed that Muslims should have good behavior with others. They
should have good character also. It shows the importance of behavior
and character in his teachings. Hazrat Abu Huraira reported that on the
occasion of Haja-tul-Wida he said, “I am leaving two things among
you. You will never deviate from the right path. These are the Holy
Quran and my Sunnah. These two things will not be separated. Until
they will come to their destination namely, the Hoz-e-Kausar.” If
we’ll follow the Quran and Sunnah, we cannot be deviated from the
right path. These two things are the main source of our religion. These
two things will keep on guiding us up to the last day of this world.
We’ll keep on consulting the Quran for a solution to every problem.
Allah has ordered that we have to obey the Prophet (PBUH). It is said
in the Holy Quran that the people who believe in Allah they should
obey the Prophet (PBUH) as well. They should not waste their virtues.
It means that the obedience of the Prophet (PBUH) is the obedience of
Allah. It is clear that the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and
the Holy Quran are the basis of Islam. These two things complete the
religion.

Mohammad (PBUH) is the last Prophet of Allah. His prophethood is

sufficient for all humanity up to the end of this world. No one will be
blessed with prophethood and no previous prophet will be followed. A
person who accepts Mohammad (PBUH) a prophet but not the last
one, it is nothing but a refusal. The prophethood of the Holy Prophet
has two parts. Firstly, he is a prophet and secondly he is the last
prophet of Allah Almighty. The Quran has made it clear that the
prophethood was started with Hazrat Adam and was ended with the
Holy Prophet (PBUH). No prophet will come after Mohammad
(PBUH). It shows that his prophethood is universal. He is not the
prophet of his age but he is the prophet of every age. He should be
obeyed in every age. Truth is forever. The modern systems of making
people slaves is useless. Islam guides people in every field of life. It is
a complete code of life. That’s why the non-believers are attacking the
faith of Khatam-e-Nabuwat and Namoos-e-Rasalat. They are using
different tactics to degrade our faith. But the faithful Muslims have
great love for Mohammad (PBUH) in spite of all weaknesses. In order
to prevent these conspiracies, we should make laws and struggle on all
levels. If we want to get relief we should follow him. Anyone who
wants to please Allah he should follow the teachings of the Holy
Prophet (PBUH).

Muslims are in a great number in this world. But they are disunited.
The Muslim community is in a miserable condition in Kashmir,
Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Iraq and Myanmar. The Muslim
world and its leadership has become irresponsible and self-centered.
On the contrary, the non-believers are united and attacking the Muslim
Ummah severely. Pakistan is the center of the expectations of the
Muslim world. It has abundance of every kind of resources. But
corruption, poverty and lawlessness is prevailing everywhere. The
country which was established on the basis of Kalma Tayyaba should
be an ideal Islamic state. The sacrifices which were laid at the time of
Partition have been forgotten. When the Holy Prophet (PBUH) started
his mission of improving the mankind, people became his bitter
enemies. They tortured him and his companions severely. He (PBUH)
bore all hardships manfully and continued his struggle. At last, he
(PBUH) became successful. The Muslims dominated the evil forces
and conquered the whole Arab. Now anti-Islamic forces have become
powerful again. We have to follow the Quran and Sunnah in order to
defeat these negative forces. The Holy Quran is the foundation of
Islam and Sunnah has given a shape to this building. In short, it is
most important for the Muslim Ummah to follow the Quran and
Sunnah.
 Seerah of Prophet Muhammad
(S.A.W.W)
Muhammad (S.A.W.W): A Role
Model For A New Millennium
The Human Need For Role Models:

Have you ever heard of Moses, Jesus, Confucius, Krishna or the Buddha?
How about Gandhi, Mother Theresa or Martin Luther King? If you live in the
West, there's a good chance that you know a bit about these people and
their accomplishments. In man's eternal search for immortality and
meaning, many leaders and heroes, both true and false, have made their
appearance on the world stage. The respect and reverence shown to such
figures among people of every nationality, in every age, points to a deep
human need to believe in someone greater than oneself, in an attempt to
transcend the confines of one's own limited existence. We see this theme
recur in world myths, legends, hero stories, and in the idealisation of people
who have been raised by their followers to superhuman or godly status.

Most Educated People Today Are Sceptics, and view such stories as the
charming remnants of a simpler age. And with globalisation and the steady
stream of new religions and ideologies that people are exposed to, it may be
hard to know what to believe. Some find it easier to ignore spiritual
questions altogether, focusing instead on their relationships, careers and
'getting ahead'. Yet we know that excessive materialism stifles the mind and
spirit; despite technological advances, the deep yearning to believe in a
Higher Power, true leadership, and an ultimate purpose in life remains. In
this day and age, who can be trusted as a guide in both spiritual and worldly
matters?

There Is One Leader, still largely unknown to the West, who is an

extraordinary role model that people of all backgrounds can relate to: the
Prophet Muhammad. The details of Muhammad's remarkable life have been
carefully preserved and have been subjected to the scrutiny of historians,
east and west. In contrast to others who have achieved renowned for their
accomplishments in a limited sphere of activity, Muhammad's achievements
span all major areas of life. The historian Michael H. Hart wrote:

My choice of Muhammad (PBUH) to lead the list of the world's most

influential persons may surprise some readers and be questioned by others,
but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both
the religious and secular levels. (Hart, Michael, The 100: A Ranking of
the Most Influential Persons in History)

Why does the average European or American know so little about a man
whose life was so exceptional? Irrational fears and negative propaganda,
dating back to the Crusades and exaggerated by the media, have created a
'mental block' for many people against all things Arab or Islamic, and the
two terms are often mistakenly confused. As we enter the age of the global
village, is it not time for those who pride themselves on being unprejudiced,
independent thinkers to put aside these mental relics from a bygone era? We
invite you to take a few minutes to explore a new understanding of religious
leadership, and in so doing, to catch a glimpse of a man who is loved by
one-fifth of the people on this planet.

The Concept Of Prophethood In Islam:

For a Muslim, a Prophet does not primarily imply someone able to foretell
the future - although most of Muhammad's predictions have already been
fulfilled in astonishing ways - but a man sent by God to call people to repent,
have faith, and dedicate their lives to doing good, thereby helping them
rediscover the purpose for which they were created. Prophets are not
considered to be Divine, and are not prayed to or worshipped - though they
were men of outstanding character and spirituality who were protected from
committing sins, performed miracles, received revelation and communed
with God. Islam teaches that God is One, without partner or associate; no
human being can share in any of the qualities that are unique to the
Intelligent Creator and Sustainer of our vast and complex universe.
Muhammad was no more than God's honoured servant and Messenger, yet
he embodied the best of human potential, and that is what continues to
make him so appealing and accessible today. Last in a line of Prophets and
Messengers sent by God to all people on earth - including Noah, Abraham,
Moses and Jesus - who effected the large-scale transformation of individuals
and society, Muhammad was unsurpassed as teacher and guide. Speaking of
his own role as the last true Prophet, he said:

'The parable of me in relation to the Prophets who came before me is

that of a man who built a house beautifully and well, except that one
brick in its corner was missing. The people went around it and
wondered at its beauty, but said: "If only that brick were put in its
place!" I am that brick, and I am the last of the Prophets.'

Muhammad's Personal Life:

Muhammad (PBUH) was born in 570 AD to a noble family of Makkah, and

was a descendant of the Prophet Abraham. Orphaned at six, Muhammad
(PBUH) was a thoughtful youth who worked as a shepherd and helped his
uncle with the trade caravans. As a teenager he rejected the immoral
customs of his people, who had become steeped in idolatry, and joined a
chivalrous order, earning the nickname 'The Trustworthy'. At age 25 he
found employment with a wealthy widow of 40 named Khadijah, managing
her business. Impressed by his honesty and character, Khadijah proposed
marriage and he accepted. Despite their age difference, they were happily
married for 25 years, and were blessed with six children. After Khadijah's
death Muhammad married several women for political and humanitarian
reasons, as was expected of a man of his position; all but one were widows
and divorcees. He was a loving and considerate husband and father, and his
family was devoted to him despite his voluntary poverty, for he put into
practice his own advice, 'the best of you is the one who is best to his own
family.'

Muhammad (PBUH), The Prophet:

Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation from God at 40, through the
Angel Gabriel. He continued to receive revelations for 23 years, on topics
ranging from the Oneness of God and His wondrous handiwork, to stories of
earlier prophets, morality and ethics, and life after death. These revelations
became collectively known as the Qur'an, and are considered by Muslims to
be the literal word of God; the Prophet's own words were collected
separately. Muhammad's call to monotheism and social reform was heavily
opposed by the Makkan elite; after enduring thirteen years of intense
persecution, he and his followers were invited to relocate to Madinah, a town
to the north that had been torn apart by generations of intertribal warfare.
Muhammad successfully settled their differences and forged a bond of
brotherhood between the two warring factions, as well as between the locals
and the new emigrants. For Arab tribal society, this was an amazing
accomplishment. The early Muslims learned to implement the golden rule
under the Prophet's tutelage: 'No one truly believes until he desires for his
brother what he desires for himself.'

Muhammad's legacy: The Madinan Model

For Muhammad, religion was not a matter of personal conviction alone but a
complete way of life, and Madinah flourished under his leadership. The
Madinan model of government, based on justice, respect for human dignity
and God-consciousness, became the template to which Muslims have looked
for guidance and inspiration ever since. The Prophet drew up the world's first
constitution in which the rights of religious minorities were protected, and
entered into treaties and alliances with neighbouring tribes. He sent letters
to the rulers of the Persians, Egyptians, Abyssinians and Byzantines,
announcing his message of pure monotheism and inviting them to accept
Islam. For the first time in history, women, children, orphans, foreigners and
slaves were granted extensive rights and protection. Many of the Prophet's
concerns seem surprisingly 'modern': he condemned racism and nationalism,
saying 'there is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, or a white man
over a black man, except in righteousness.' He established laws protecting
animals, trees and the environment. He encouraged free trade and ethical
investments, but secured workers' rights and forbade usury. He worked for
peace, but defined the parameters of the judicious use of force, when force
was needed. He convinced people to give up alcohol, drugs, prostitution and
crime, and promoted healthy living. He condemned domestic violence,
encouraged his wives to speak their own mind, and granted Muslim women
many rights not dreamed of in Europe until centuries later, including the
right to own property, reject arranged marriages, and seek divorce because
of incompatibility. And the Prophet encouraged his followers to seek
beneficial knowledge wherever it could be found, with the result that
Muslims never experienced a conflict between science and religion, and led
the world in many fields of learning for centuries afterwards. Although his
enduring legacy can be observed in everything from art to politics,
Muhammad's greatest achievement by far was to re-establish pure
monotheism. As simple and straightforward to understand as the nucleus at
the centre of an atom, the concept of One God lies at the heart of Islamic
culture. Muslims turn to their Creator for guidance, without the need for
intermediaries, or the loss of dignity that idolatry and superstition bring.

The Prophet accomplished all this through the strength of his character and
personal example; he inspired in his followers a love, devotion and sense of
awe that was unparalleled. While other men would have been corrupted by
the absolute power that he wielded in his later years, Muhammad remained
humble, ever aware of the Source of his blessings. 'I am just God's servant,'
he said, and 'I have only been sent as a teacher.' Although he spent his days
in serving people and his nights in prayer, he preached religious moderation
and balance; he forbade his followers to adopt a monastic lifestyle and
preferred that they establish strong families and engage themselves in
bettering the world around them, while remaining deeply conscious of God.

In the brief space of one generation and during his own lifetime, the Prophet
Muhammad* successfully transformed the faith, mentality and culture of the
people of Arabia; within 100 years his message had touched the hearts and
lives of millions in Africa, Asia and parts of Europe. The Prophet foretold that
each succeeding generation would be worse than the one before it, and true
to his prediction, Muslims have not always understood or honoured his
example. But Muhammad's teachings, speeches and customs were carefully
noted down by his Companions, and compiled into books of authentic
sayings which are available in translation. Along with the Qur'an, they form
the holistic foundation of a satisfying way of life for practising Muslims, while
for others, they provide a fascinating glimpse into the heart and mind of an
exceptional man and role model from whom much can be learned.
Women and Islam
In Islam, men and women are moral equals in God's sight and are
expected to fulfill the same duties of worship, prayer, faith, almsgiving,
fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca. Islam generally improved the status of
women compared to earlier Arab cultures, prohibiting female infanticide
and recognizing women's full personhood. Islamic law emphasizes the
contractual nature of marriage, requiring that a dowry be paid to the woman
rather than to her family, and guaranteeing women's rights of inheritance
and to own and manage property. Women were also granted the right to
live in the matrimonial home and receive financial maintainance during
marriage and a waiting period following death and divorce.

The historical record shows that Muhammad consulted women and

weighed their opinions seriously. At least one woman, Umm Waraqah , was
appointed imam over her household by Muhammad. Women contributed
significantly to the canonization of the Quran. A woman is known to have
corrected the authoritative ruling of Caliph Umar on dowry. Women prayed
in mosques unsegregated from men, were involved in hadith transmission,
gave sanctuary to men, engaged in commercial transactions, were
encouraged to seek knowledge, and were both instructors and pupils in the
early Islamic period. Muhammad's last wife, Aishah , was a well-known
authority in medicine, history, and rhetoric. The Quran refers to women who
pledged an oath of allegiance to Muhammad independently of their male
kin. Some distinguished women converted to Islam prior to their husbands,
a demonstration of Islam's recognition of their capacity for independent
action. Caliph Umar appointed women to serve as officials in the market of
Medina. Biographies of distinguished women, especially in Muhammad's
household, show that women behaved relatively autonomously in early
Islam. In Sufi circles, women were recognized as teachers, adherents,
“spiritual mothers,” and even inheritors of the spiritual secrets of their
fathers.

No woman held religious titles in Islam, but many women held political
power, some jointly with their husbands, others independently. The best-
known women rulers in the premodern era include Khayzuran , who
governed the Muslim Empire under three Abbasid caliphs in the eighth
century; Malika Asma bint Shihab al-Sulayhiyya and Malika Arwa bint
Ahmad al-Sulayhiyya , who both held power in Yemen in the eleventh
century; Sitt al-Mulk , a Fatimid queen of Egypt in the eleventh century; the
Berber queen Zaynab al-Nafzawiyah (r. 1061 – 1107 ); two thirteenth-
century Mamluk queens, Shajar al-Durr in Cairo and Radiyyah in Delhi; six
Mongol queens, including Kutlugh Khatun (thirteenth century) and her
daughter Padishah Khatun of the Kutlugh-Khanid dynasty; the fifteenth-
century Andalusian queen Aishah al-Hurra , known by the Spaniards as
Sultana Madre de Boabdil ; Sayyida al-Hurra , governor of Tetouán in
Morocco (r. 1510 – 1542 ); and four seventeenth-century Indonesian
queens.

Nevertheless, the status of women in premodern Islam in general

conformed not to Quranic ideals but to prevailing patriarchal cultural norms.
As a result, improvement of the status of women became a major issue in
modern, reformist Islam.

Since the mid-nineteenth century, men and women have questioned the
legal and social restrictions on women, especially regarding education,
seclusion, strict veiling, polygyny, slavery, and concubinage. Women have
published works advocating reforms, established schools for girls, opposed
veiling and polygyny, and engaged in student and nationalist movements.
Nationalist movements and new states that emerged in the post–World
War II period perceived women and gender issues as crucial to social
development. State policies enabled groups of women to enter the male-
dominated political sphere and professions previously closed to them,
although these policies often caused popular and religious backlash.

Debates continue over the appropriate level of female participation in the

public sphere. Women are typically viewed as key to either reforming or
conserving tradition because of their roles in maintaining family, social
continuity, and culture. Women's status has also been used as a means of
defining national identity. Although governments of twentieth-century
Muslim nation-states have promoted education for both boys and girls as a
means of achieving economic growth, the percentage of girls enrolled in
schools in developing countries with large and rapidly growing populations
remains low. Concern for men's jobs has given added incentive to the
conservative call for women to adhere to traditional roles as housewives
and mothers, although economic necessity has led women to undertake
whatever work they can find, usually low-paid, unskilled labor. War and
labor migration have increased the number of female-headed households.

Women today are active participants in grassroots organizations;

development projects; economic, education, health, and political projects;
relief efforts; charitable associations; and social services. Modern reforms
have made polygynous marriages difficult or illegal; permitted wives to sue
for divorce in religious courts, particularly in cases of cruelty, desertion, or
dangerous contagious diseases; provided women with the right to contract
themselves in marriage; required husbands to find housing for a divorced
wife while she has custody over the children; increased the minimum age
for spouses; limited the ability of guardians to contract women in marriage
against their wishes; provided opportunities for minor girls wed against their
wishes to abrogate the marriage upon reaching majority; enhanced the
rights of women with regard to child custody; and allowed women to write
clauses into marriage contracts that limit the husband's authority over
them.

In the contemporary era, women have again assumed leadership roles in

the Muslim world. Benazir Bhutto was prime minister of Pakistan ( 1988 –
90 , 1993 – 96 ), Tansu Ciller was prime minister of Turkey ( 1993 – 96 ),
and Shaykh Hasina is the current prime minister of Bangladesh ( 1996 –).
Nonetheless, tensions remain between traditionalists, who advocate
continued patriarchy, and reformists, who advocate continued liberation of
women.
The Six Articles of Faith
The six articles of faith are the main
doctrines of Islam. All Muslims belief
in the following:
1- The Oneness of God
God is One. He is the Supreme and
Eternal, the Creator and Provider, the
Merciful and Compassionate. God has no
father or mother and no son or daughter;
He has never fathered anyone nor was
He fathered. God has no equal. He is the
God of all humankind, not of a special
tribe, race, or group of people. He is the God of people of all races and colors,
and of believers and unbelievers alike. God is Mighty and Supreme, yet is very
near to the pious and thoughtful believers. God asks us to know Him, to love
Him, and to follow His law for our own benefit and salvation.
2- The Angels of God
Angels are pure and spiritually obedient creatures. God created them to fulfill His
commands and worship Him tirelessly.
3- The Divine Revelations (Books)
Muslims believe in the revelations sent by Almighty God to His prophets and
messengers including the Quran, the Torah, the Gospel, the Scrolls of Abraham
and the Psalms of David.
4- The Prophets of God
All of the messengers and prophets of God such as Noah, Moses, Solomon,
Jesus and Muhammad were mortal human beings who were endowed with
Divine Revelations and appointed by God to teach humankind how to submit to
His will and obey His laws.

5- Resurrection after Death and the Day of Judgment

After the world ends, Muslims believe that all people will be brought back to life to
face the Judgment of Almighty God. Muslims believe in an appointed Day of
Judgment and in heaven and hell.
6- Preordainment (Qadar)
Muslims believe in God’s eternally preexistent knowledge and that nothing in
existence lies outside of His eternal control.
How Islam is A Complete Code of
Life?
The claim of Muslims that Islam is the complete code of life is not merely a false
or shallow claim, rather from reading the ayahs of Quran and the knowing
traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) give this claim a strong and provable
groundings on the bases of which a Muslim can follow Islam and its instructions
without any doubt.
The prime focus of Islam is to make sure that maximum of its followers rest in
heavens in the afterlife. However, in order to do so, the followers have to live this
life according to the instructions of Islam and follow the path of righteousness.
Unlike other religions, the path of righteousness is not related to religious
traditions and obligations only, rather righteousness is to be observed in every
aspect of life and this is why Islam gives proper instructions to live life.
Before moving on to explaining how Islam gives complete code of life by giving
some examples, the need is to understand the essence of being righteous or
doing right deeds in this world. In Quran, Allah Almighty says:

“Say: ‘Truly, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living and my dying are

for Allah, the Lord of the worlds. No partner has He: this am I
commanded, and I am the first of those who submit to His
Will.” (6:162-163)
From the ayah in can be deduced that one of the prime purposes of human life is
to submit to the Will of Allah. Now the question that arises is that how can a
Muslim know the will of Allah or what it is as a whole? This is what gives the
answer to the complete code of life, as Allah Almighty has given His will with
regards to the way Muslims must live life, so that it is according to His will and
the Muslims could be rewarded consequently. Regarding this Allah Almighty says
in Quran:

“For those who believe and work deeds of righteousness is a reward

that will never (fail).” (41:8)
Therefore, the prime reason behind Allah Almighty giving a complete code of life
is the fact that there should be no area in the life of a Muslim that does not have
any instructions, and by following those instructions in life Muslim actually
submits to the Will of Allah, which pleases Him and He then rewards a better
world to the Muslims in the world Hereafter.

The lines below give some examples of Islam being complete code of life by
highlighting the instructions related to different walks of life.

Honesty in Trading:
Islam does not emphasize upon the religious life of a person only, rather it
commends the followers to be honest in every walk of life, especially when it
comes to trading in the form of buying and selling. In Quran, Allah Almighty says:

“O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah, as witness to fair
dealing, and let not hatred of others make you swerve to wrong and
depart from justice. Be just: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-
acquainted with all that you do.” (5:8)
Therefore, from this ayah, it is clear that Islam wants Muslims to be just and be
fair in their dealings. Further to that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said in one of
His hadiths:

“”The seller and the buyer have the right to keep or return goods as
long as they have not parted or till they par; and if both the parties
spoke the truth and described the defects and qualities (of the
goods), then they would be blessed in their transaction, and if they
told lies or hid something, then the blessings of their transaction
would be lost.” (Bukhari)
Therefore, pertaining to conduction of trade, Islam has given forward its rules and
for a Muslim to be successful in this life and the one hereafter it is imperative to
follow these rules.
Weighing And Measuring In Business:
In addition to honesty in business, Islam also wants the followers to be fair
especially when it comes to weighing and measuring the goods in business.
Allah Almighty says in Quran:

“Give full measure when you measure, and weigh with an even
balance. That is the best (way) and best in result.” (17:35)
Thus, Islam wants the followers to be just in dealing and whenever it comes to
weighing or measuring goods for selling and buying purposes, one needs to be
fair and just in that occupation as well.

Condemnation of Bribery:
Another evil for which the societies of the world today have laid down laws and
regulations is bribery. It is abhorred in all societies, however, for them it is purely
a matter of legal pursuit. On the other hand, Islam does not let bribery go out of
the reach of the religion, and condemns it in the religious manner so that Muslims
wont fall prey to it. Allah Almighty says in Quran:

“And do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly or send it (in bribery) to the
rulers in order that (they might aid) you (to) consume a portion of the wealth of the
people in sin, while you know (it is unlawful).” (2:188)
This ayah explicitly forbids the act of bribery and regards it as a sin. Therefore, for people of other
religion and societies, bribery might be against the law, however, for Muslims, bribery is against the
religion.

Avoiding Hoarding:
Another aspect of life that Islam gives clear instructions about is hoarding of money, which primarily
happens because of either a person wishing to achieve monopoly or out of sheer miserliness.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said in this regard in the following way:

“Do not withhold your money by counting it, (for if you did so), Allah would also
withhold His blessings from you.” (Bukhari)
Paying Wages On Time:
Hiring labor is a daily life activity, which everyone of us does in one form or another. Regarding
hiring of labor and their wages, Islam instructs the followers to pay the wages of the labor on time
without any delay so that they get their right on immediate bases. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said
in this regard:
“Allah says: ‘I will be against three persons on the Day of Resurrection: One who
makes covenant in My Name, but he proves treacherous; One who sells a free person
(as a slave) and eats the price; and One who employs a laborer and gets the full work
done by him but does not pay him his wages.” (Bukhari)
Therefore, where in other societies of the world taking wages on time is the right of the labor, Islam
makes it a religious obligation.

Avoiding Fighting And Crimes:

Islam is strictly against all kinds of crimes in general and murder in particular. In Islam, murder is one
of the worst evils that a person can commit, and the graveness of it increases even further when it
takes place between two Muslims. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said in this regard:

“When two Muslims fight (meet) each other with their swords, both the murderer as
well as the murdered will go to Hell-fire.” It was said: “O Allah’s Messenger! It is all
right for the murderer but what about the murdered? Allah’s Messenger replied: “He
surely had the intentions to kill his companion.” (Bukhari)
Therefore, killing is one of the gravest sins that guarantees life in hell for both the people involved in
pursuit of the deed.

Peace:
Where people in different societies of the world are laying down rules and regulations to ensure
peace, Islam gives the need for peace as a religious and moral instruction. Allah Almighty says in
Quran:

“The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person
forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah; for Allah loves not
those who do wrong.” (42:40)
Therefore, Islam does not encourage violence, rather it wants its followers to be peaceful and
forgiving to ensure a society where love prevails.

Kindness Towards All:

Above all the one thing that Islam preaches to its followers the most is kindness towards others.
Islam wants the followers to be peaceful and live a life where they are kind towards the others and
respect and care for each other. Regarding this, Allah Almighty says in Quran:

“…..Treat with kindness your parents and kindred, and ophans and those in need;
speak fair to the people; be steadfast in prayer; and give Zakaah.” (2:83)
Thus, one ought to be kind towards all if one is a true Muslim. Other societies of the world that work
on preaching ethics to people, Islam makes kindness a part of religion. Moreover, besides kindness
in general, Allah has given the rights to women which the women of west have come to gain not
more than a century ago. Regarding the rights of women, Allah Almighty says in Quran:
“O you who believe! You are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor
should you treat them with harshness, that you may take away part of the dower you
have given them, except where they have been guilty of open lewdness. On the
contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity if you take a disliking to
them it may be that you dislike a thing, and Allah brings about through it a great
deal of good.” (4:19)
Conclusion:
In a nutshell, there is no matter of life about which Islam has not spoken either in the form of verses
of Quran or in the form of traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Therefore, whenever there is
guidance required by a Muslim regarding any aspect of life, he or she must consult both these
resources before going for any other book or worldly rule.
 Human rights in the Quran
Islamic Concept of Human
Rights

In its Arabic texts, the Quran is considered the primary source of authority by
Muslims. The Quran is a relatively short book of 77,000 words that are divided
into one hundred and fourteen chapters (Suras). A hundred and thirteen of the
chapters of the Quran begin with an indication of the book's intent (In the name of
God the All- Compassionate and the Ever-Merciful).[1] The book is largely
concerned with establishing boundaries that Muslims are prohibited from
transgressing.[2] Within these boundaries the Quran treats human beings as
equally valuable and endowed with certain rights by virtue of simply being
human, hence Human rights.[3] The rights bestowed upon humans in the Quran
include the right to life and peaceful living, as well as the right to own, protect,
and have property protected, Islamic economic jurisprudence. The Quran also
contains rights for minority groups and women, as well as regulations of human
interactions as between one another to the extent of dictating how Prisoners of
war ought to be treated.[4][5] Each section includes a Qu'ran verse taken from the
articles UN Human Rights Declaration and the Quran and Islam 101: Basic
Human Rights.

Contents

 1Equality
 2Right to life and peaceful living
 3Right to own and protect property
 4Rights of minorities and other religious groups
 5Women's rights
 6See also
 7References

Equality[edit]
[17:70] We have honored the childrens of Adam, and provided them with
rides on land and in the sea. We provided for them good provisions, and
we gave them greater advantages than many of our creatures.
[49:13] O people, we created you from the same male and female, and
rendered you distinct peoples and tribes that you may recognize one
another. The best among you in the sight of GOD is the most righteous.
GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant.
The Quran states that all humans are the descendants of one
man Adam and are therefore brothers to one another[6]( Human rights in
Islam). The emphases on equality and justice in the Quran appears
throughout the text and even include one's enemy.[7] The duty of Muslims
to be just and truthful enjoys a high priority status, in the Quran, and is
described in the following manner, that "O you who believe! be
maintainers of Justice, bearers of witness of Allah's sake, Though it maybe
against your own selves or (your) parents or near relatives; if he be rich or
poor, Allah is nearer to them both in compassion; therefore do not follow
(your) low desires, lest you deviate; and if swerve or turn aside, then
surely Allah is aware of what you do".[8][9] The Quran, also unequivocally
restricts its believers from aiding someone in need of their help only where
they intend to deceive or carry out an act of aggression by stating "help
one another in goodness and piety, and do not help one another in sin and
aggression".[10][11] Furthermore, the Quran teaches its followers that treating
followers of other religions justly, and kindly is an article of faith.[12]>

Right to life and peaceful living[edit]

[5:32] Whosoever kills a human being without (any reason like) man
slaughter, or corruption on earth, it is as though he had killed all mankind.
[17:33] You shall not kill any person - for God has made life sacred -
except in the course of justice. If one is killed unjustly, then we give his heir
authority to enforce justice. Thus, he shall not exceed the limits in
avenging the murder, he will be helped.
According to the Quran, life is a divine bestowal on humanity that
should be secured and defended by all means[13] (Islamic bioethics).
It is the individual and universal duty of Muslims, according to the
Quran, to protect the human merits and virtues of others.[14] Life in
the Quran is attributed tremendous value, in fact the Quran says
that " whoever slays a soul, it is as though he slew all men; and
whoever keeps it alive, it is as though he kept alive all men ;".[15] The
Quran forbids the taking of life without due process of the law, and it
also obligates Muslims to provide for those who cannot provide for
themselves.[16] The right to life is conferred by the Quran even on
one's enemy during war as Muslims are forbidden from using force
except in self-defense.[17] Also protected by the Quran are the
Elderly, women, and children of the enemy and to these there are
no exceptions.[18]
 Right to own and protect property[edit]
[2:05] As soon as he leaves, he roams the earth corruptingly, destroying
properties and lives. GOD does not love corruption.
[4:29] O you who believe, do not consume each others' properties illicitly -
only mutually acceptable transactions are permitted. You shall not kill
yourselves. GOD is Merciful towards you.
The Quran bestows upon humans the right to property as
well as, the freedom to deal and trade as they please in what
they own provided they do so fairly.[19] Moreover, throughout
the Quran the feeding of orphans, the poor, and the needy
are an article of faith that signal one's true devotion to the
teachings of the Quran.[20] The message is made clearly and
unambiguously in the following verse " Those, who, Should
We establish them in the law, will keep up prayer and pay the
poor-rate and enjoin good and forbid evil; and Allah's is the
end of affairs".[21] The principles of justly protecting the rights
and property of those in need of such protection, such as
orphans, brought together effortlessly in the Quran when it
says " And give to the orphans their property, and do not
substitute worthless (thing) for (their) good (ones), and do not
devour their property (as an addition) to you own property;
this is surely a great crime".[22]

Rights of minorities and other religious groups[edit]

[18:29] Proclaim: "This is the truth from your Lord," then whoever wills let
him believe, and whoever wills let him disbelieve.
[107:1-7] Do you know who really rejects the faith? That is the one who
mistreats the orphans. And does not advocate the feeding of the poor. And
woe to those who observe the contact prayers (Salat) - who are totally
heedless of their prayers. They only show off. And they forbid charity.
Although the Quran is the religious scripture of Islam,
it prohibits Muslims from using any method of
compulsion to influence the religious practices, and
beliefs.[23][24] The Quran goes even further in protecting
the rights of the followers of other faiths by obligating
Muslims to protect all "cloisters and churches and
synagogues and mosques in which God's name is
remembered".[25] In relation to different ethnic, cultural,
and religious groups the Quran tells Muslims "for
every one of you did We appoint a law and a way, and
 if Allah had pleased He would have made you (all) a
single people, but that He might try you in what He
gave you, therefore strive with one another to hasten
to virtuous deeds".[26] The Quran advocates equality
between all and says that the only good deeds may
raise the status of one human over another.[27]

Women's rights[edit]
[2:241] The divorcees also shall be provided for, equitably. This is a duty
upon the righteous.
(17:32) Do not approach (the bounds of) adultery.
With regards to women's rights the Quran
dedicates one chapter of its one-hundred and
fourteen chapters to women which is evident
from the very name of the chapter, Women
(AN-NISA).[28] The Quran in that chapter states
that whoever does good deeds, whether they
are male or female, shall enter Paradise and
not the least bit of injustice shall be dealt to
them.[29] The same message is repeated in
chapter sixteen" Whoever does good whether
male or female and he is a believer, we will
most certainly make him live a happy life, and
We will most certainly give them their reward for
the best of what they did".[30] The ability of
women to bear children is a significant attribute
used by the Quran in a number of verses to
uplift the status of women.[31][32] One such
chapter states " And We have enjoined man in
respect of his parents--his mother bears him
with fainting upon fainting and his weaning
takes two years--saying: Be grateful to Me and
to both your parents; to Me is the eventual
coming".[33] in terms of the economic rights of
women, the Quran demands "And give women
their dowries as a free gift, but if they of
themselves be pleased to give up to you a
portion of it, then eat it with enjoyment and with
wholesome result".[34] Women have also been
given the right to inherit in the Quran.[35] The
Quran in one particular verse creates an
additional obligation on men to provide, protect,
and generally take care of women as their
guardians and not as superiors.[36] Perhaps the
most valued status, with regards to women, is
that of a mother in the Quran as it illustrates
this point by binding the reward of paradise to
those who satisfy the needs of their parents.[37]

See also