Islam Theme 3- Significant Social and Historical Developments in Religious Thought

Hadith on Orphans

“Be merciful with the orphan…This will soften your heart”

Qur’an 89:17 on the Treatment of Orphans

“But you do not honour the orphan”

Hadith on Good Manners

“The best among you are those who have the best manners and character”

Hadith on Good Character

“The thing that weighs heaviest on the Day of Judgement is good character”

Qur’an 17:23 on Attitude towards Parents

“Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and honour your parents”

Hadith on the Worst Sins

“Should I tell you what are the worst sins? They are to worship others besides Allah, and to neglect your duty towards your parents”

Qur’an 33:35 on Men and Women

“Men and women who remember Allah often, for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and great reward”

Qur’an 4:34 on the Roles of Men and Women

“Men are the protectors and maintainers of women”

Hadith on Madinah

“Madinah is a sanctuary”

Akbar Ganji on Religious Government

“Religious government is an absurd notion”

Sayyid Qutb on Allah’s Authority

“Allah is the source of all authority, including legitimate political authority”

Sayyid Qutb on Governing Society

“Allah’s law should govern the society, not mans”

Ellen Willis on Feminism and Democracy

“The struggle of feminism against authoritarian patriarchal religion all over the world - including the Islamic world”