Examples of passages from the Qur’an containing “the highest levels and innermost meanings of civilization” and “excellencies of human character” – summarized by ‘Abdu’l-Baha
- “And they enjoin what is just, and forbid what is unjust, and
speed on in good works. These are of the righteous.” [Qur’án 3:110]
- “that there may be among you a people who invite to the
good, and enjoin the just, and forbid the wrong. These are they with whom it
shall be well.” [Qur’án 3:100]
- “Verily, God enjoineth justice and the doing of good ... and
He forbiddeth wickedness and oppression. He warneth you that haply ye may be
mindful.” [Qur’án 16:92]
- “Make due allowances; and enjoin what is just, and withdraw
from the ignorant.” [Qur’án 7:198]
- “...who master their anger, and forgive others! God loveth
the doers of good.” [Qur’án 3:128]
- “There is no righteousness in turning your faces toward the
East or the West, but he is righteous who believeth in God, and the last day,
and the angels, and the Scriptures, and the Prophets; who for the love of God
disburseth his wealth to his kindred, and to orphans, and the needy and the
wayfarer, and those who ask, and for ransom; who observeth prayer, and payeth
the legal alms, and who is of those who perform their covenant when they have
covenanted, and are patient under ills and hardships, and in time of trouble:
these are they who are just, and these are they who fear
the Lord.” [Qur’án 2:172]
- “They prefer them before themselves, though poverty be their
own lot.” [Qur’án 59:9]
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘The Secret of Divine Civilization’)
