For example, this concept of “love” is found within the Islamic tradition at almost every turn. As a matter of fact, virtually every chapter of the Koran begins with the phrase, “In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful,” which is a constant reminder to Muslims around the world to remember God’s love and mercy towards humanity each and every day. Similarly, the holy book of Muslims also teaches people to show their love practically when it said that, “You will not attain righteousness unless you give of that which you love” (Koran 3:92).
Like other Abrahamic religions like Christianity and Judaism, the religion of Islam believes in the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule principle which is exemplified by numerous teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. On the topic of love and kindness, the Prophet Muhammad was known to have said things like “God loves kindness when you deal with any matter” and “None of you will truly believe until you love for your brother and sister what you love for yourself” when dealing with loved ones or strangers in our daily interactions.
Continue reading Arsalan’s February 2013 Washington Post column HERE…
