Principles of Islam
44. The Rights of Human Beings
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44. THE RIGHTS OF HUMAN BEINGS
A believer has important responsibilities towards
both God and man. His duty towards God means
believing in Him with all His attributes,
worshipping Him, regarding himself accountable to
Him; and making himself ready to carry out
wholeheartedly any such demands that God may
make upon him.
Another responsibility of the believer is one, which
concerns the rights of human beings. This
responsibility devolves upon him in his relations
with others. Every man or woman, a relative or
neighbour, a fellow townsman or compatriot or one
with whom he has dealings in business - everyone
has some rights over him. It is incumbent upon a
believer to fulfill those rights, failing which he will
not be deserving of God’s succour.
What is meant by recognising the rights of human
beings (
Huquq al-Ibad
)?
This means that whenever
and wherever a believer meets another person, he
should give him such treatment as is in accordance
with Islamic teachings. He should refrain from such
