07 November, 2024

5 Jamadi al-Awwal, 1446 H

"Silence saves you from regret"

- Imam Ali (as) -

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Islam, Racism and Anti-Semitism

Question: What does Islam say about racism?

Answer: Racism is a sin and may lead a person to hell.  


Question: Are all humans equal in Islam?

Answer: In terms of value in the eyes of God, yes. However, they have different responsibilities and duties, depending on their social position, gender and age.   


Question: Does Islam hate Jews?

Answer: No, Islam believes that Jews can be sincere believers in God and can be a source of God’s favor if they are faithful to God and act morally. 


Question: Does the Qur’an single out Jews as evil people?

Answer: No. If Islam criticizes Jews, it criticizes Muslims and Arabs even more.


Question: Does Islam think women are inferior to men?

Answer: There is not a single verse in the Qur’an that suggests that. To the contrary, the Qur’an often mentions both males and females together when offering them advice and addresses them on equal footing.