Islam and Human Rights — Page 56
Isl am and Hum an R ights 56 international spheres, and thereby promoting peace among mankind ( 4:115). When people are gathered together for a common purpose, thy should behave in an orderly manner, and should not leave or disperse without permission (24:63). When required to make room in a gathering, this should be done cheerfully, and all directions should be carried out with eagerness (58:12). All people should behave with dignity, and particular attention must be paid to the maintenance of order in public places and thoroughfares and to keeping them clean. Persons using public places must take care that no undue inconvenience is occasioned to others using the same, nor should any person be exposed to risk or injury. The Prophet said that a person passing through a street carry ing anything pointed or with a sharp edge should cover it up, so that nobody is exposed to the risk of injury through his carelessness. 19 He also directed that people should not move from places where an infectious epidemic has broken out to other inhabited places, as this would result in spreading the infection. 20 The obligation is laid upon everyone to urge others 19 Muslim II, Ch. :He who carries a Weapon, etc. 20 Muslim II, Sect. :Security, Ch. :Plague, etc.