ARE MUSLIMS GOOD CITIZENS?

Islam has always stood for communities living in harmony and for Muslims to exemplify the highest standards of care and concern toward others. One of the most emphasized of all the Prophet’s teachings was being good to people.

“A person is not a believer who fills his stomach while his neighbor is hungry.”

“The best of neighbors in the sight of God is the best towards his (or her)   neighbor.”

According to Islamic scholars a “neighbor” is not merely someone living next door; in fact, a neighbor can be anyone who lives in the same vicinity. The rights of neighbors must be honored regardless of their faith, ethnicity or economic status.

“And help one another to do what is right and good; do not help one another toward sin and aggression.” (Quran 5:2)

Muslims are duty bound to work for the common good not only with fellow Muslims but all those in society with whom they share a common goal. In addition, Muslims are not permitted to harm to their communities. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, warned his followers against harming their neighbors in any way.

“A person whose neighbors are not safe from his evil will not enter paradise.”

Even before he received revelation from God, the Prophet was known throughout his hometown of Makkah for his generosity and helping people in need. In premodern times there were no law enforcement agencies and the weakest members of society often had no place to turn. The Prophet made a pledge along with leading people of his tribe to protect the rights of the poor and vulnerable as well as victims of fraud and deceit. He said that, even after Islam, he readily would have joined such a pact again. Throughout his life, the Prophet encouraged Muslims to do good.
“The best of you are the best in character.”
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