Islam Commands Kindness in All Affairs

“The mu’min is not the one who talks against honor and dignity, curses, does improper things, and talks impudently.”³⁸
(The Prophet Muhammad (saw))

Avoiding rudeness in their words and behaviors, being kind, being constructive, pacific and graceful show that the person is both a nice human being and a mature Muslim. Because Islam invites believers to be freed of any type of asperity, ugliness, disrespect and impertinence. The Prophet Muhammad forbade evil words and attitudes such as curse, damnation, and profanity.

According to Islam, the body, life, mind and dignity of every person must be protected from unfair intervention, threat and insult. Similarly, property, parents, family members, ethnicity, nationality and belief system of persons cannot be subjected to any oral or de facto attack. In Islam, difference of opinions is approached in a respectful way; difference of opinions are discussed without resorting to violence; and no unlawful or unethical steps are taken while resolving problems. Even the criminals serve their sentences but they are not insulted or tortured.

On the other hand, the Muslims must act in a mild-mannered, understanding and kind way toward people as well as animals and plants. Islam commands people to be environment-friendly and merciful towards other creatures, and to act fair and humane.

The last prophet (saw) recommends Muslims to act in the base of pure goodness (ihsan) for all things. The exemplary life of Prophet Muhammad is filled with good conduct and kindness toward his family members, relatives, friends, and even toward those who have different religious beliefs.

³⁸ Tirmidhi, Birr wa Sila, 48.