The Call of the Quran
4. Moral Concept of Islam
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engaged in performing their assigned functions
with utter devotion. The same principle applies to
human life, where man should devote himself to
positive efforts and completely abstain from
destructive actions. Nature pursues the principle of
recycling and decomposition. Waste materials are
recycled and turned into gases. Leaves when
separated from branches do not decay but turn into
manure. The implications of this for human life is of
great importance, as it suggests that the wealth
spent by a man should be re-utilized by his fellow
men. The efforts initiated by one should be
beneficial for others too. Many things are taking
place in nature on a grand scale. Every component
is performing its respective function precisely and
regularly without receiving any apparent reward.
The same selfless devotion, with no thought of
reward, is expected from men in the performance of
their duties. High mountains and all vertical objects
cast their shadows low down upon the earth. Seen
symbolically, this should prompt human beings to
acquire the habit of modesty. One should neither
boast of one’s achievements before others, nor
consider oneself superior to others.
