Question

hello, in my school (a catholic school) my teacher wants me explain the scoail teaching as how we see all human beings. for an example…. christians see all people are created in God’s images and likenesses (located in Genisis).. but the muslims say we are all equal within God’s eyes we all die and are born the same..please write back with the response toward it as what social teaching as for the Catholics it’s “respect the dignity and destiny of the human person”

thank you

Answer

Islamic teachings as it regards to humanity and the relationship between people is much like other religions. It is to honor and respect one another’s rights and freedoms. It is to treat each other with kindness and goodness and to create a relationship between all people based on our humanity. Indeed, to God, we are equal in terms of the rights and wills. All people are created as empty vessels, free of any sin. We are born pure and only cast guilt upon ourselves based on the life we live. A good sense of humility, humbleness and a genuine concern for our fellow humans is one of the most basic Islamic teachings that are to be instilled in the followers of Islam. This love and care comes from a true understanding of faith and a bond between the self and God. Islam views humanity as the creation of One God and the children of one man and woman. No one as a race or a creed is better than another. The only criterion that makes one better in the eyes of God is one’s preparedness to submission to the directives, decisions and judgments of God.

I hope I have clarified the issue.

God knows best.