SIMILARITIES TO ISLAM · MORALITY
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Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
[Luqmān - 6]
﴿ وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يَشۡتَرِي لَهۡوَ ٱلۡحَدِيثِ لِيُضِلَّ عَن سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ بِغَيۡرِ عِلۡمٖ وَيَتَّخِذَهَا هُزُوًاۚ أُوْلَٰٓئِكَ لَهُمۡ عَذَابٞ مُّهِينٞ ﴾ [لقمان - ٦]
[Luqmān - 6] And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks (i.e. music, singing, etc.) to mislead (men) from the Path of Allah without knowledge, and takes it (the Path of Allah, the Verses of the Quran) by way of mockery. For such there will be a humiliating torment (in the Hell-fire).
This verse’s relevance lies in demonstrating that key aspects of moral conduct, such as wholesome speech, are not unique to Islam. Both religions advocate careful, beneficial use of language. Highlighting this continuity helps clarify that Islam’s moral framework isn’t an innovation but a reaffirmation of universal ethical standards already found in earlier scriptures. Understanding these shared values allows Muslims to bridge gaps, showing that Islam and biblical teachings converge on essential moral principles.
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