Muslims have various obligations towards fellow human beings, based on Islamic teachings:
*Universal Obligations:*
1. Kindness and compassion (Quran 90:14-16)
2. Justice and fairness (Quran 4:58)
3. Respect and dignity (Quran 17:70)
4. Help and support (Quran 5:2)
5. Forgiveness and mercy (Quran 24:22)
*Family Obligations:*
1. Care for parents (Quran 17:23-24)
2. Uphold family ties (Quran 4:1)
3. Protect and provide for family (Quran 4:34)
*Community Obligations:*
1. Neighborly kindness (Quran 4:36)
2. Support vulnerable groups (Quran 9:60)
3. Promote community cohesion (Quran 8:63)
4. Encourage good, forbid evil (Quran 3:104)
*Social Obligations:*
1. Truthfulness and honesty (Quran 16:92)
2. Fulfill promises and contracts (Quran 5:1)
3. Respect others’ rights (Quran 5:8)
4. Protect environment and resources (Quran 31:19)
*Charitable Obligations:*
1. Zakat (obligatory charity) (Quran 2:43)
2. Sadaqah (voluntary charity) (Quran 9:60)
3. Help those in need (Quran 51:19)
*Prophetic Teachings:*
– “The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘The best of deeds is to bring benefit to the people.'” (Tirmidhi)
– “The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.'” (Bukhari)
*Key Concepts:*
– Ukhuwwah (Brotherhood)
– Rahma (Compassion)
– Adl (Justice)
– Ihsan (Benevolence)
*Practical Applications:*
– Volunteerism
– Community service
– Charity work
– Social activism
– Interfaith dialogue
By fulfilling these obligations, Muslims demonstrate their commitment to Islamic values and contribute to a harmonious and just society.
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