Community Cohesion from an Islamic Perspective
Series: Islamic Information Series No. 6 Source: Hassan Hussein Abdi & The Reign of Islamic Da'wah Centre, Toronto, Canada [islaam.ca] Published: 2013
Fear Allaah wherever you are. Follow up a bad deed with a good deed and it will wipe it away, and deal with the people in a good mannerStatement of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace)
In the Name of Allaah, The Beneficent, The Merciful
Our 3rd flyer project is an important one, especially in these times where the uprightness, justice and overall cohesiveness of the Muslim community is being challenged. Community Cohesion is a buzz term nowadays. Many non-Muslims have been presented a poor interpretation of Islamic values, one that suggests Muslims lack ethics and morals. Of course, this couldn't be further from the truth or further from the community growth that was spurned by the Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and his Companions (radiyallaahu 'anhum) - an Islamic society and legacy built upon upright moral character.
The flyer, authored by Hasan as-Sumaaleediscusses seven important topics:
- Islam Instructs Muslims to be Polite and Courteous
- Islam Teaches Muslims to Fulfil the Rights of their Neighbours
- Islam Condemns Racism
- Islam Teaches Muslims to Respect their Elders and Show Compassion to the Young
- Islam Encourages Muslims to keep their Neighbourhoods Habitable and Safe and to Show Consideration to Others
- Islam Forbids Crime and Criminality
- Islam Encourages Employment and Education
