Stories from Early Islam — Page 37
37 Qur’an, Jesus was a Prophet of God, and not a Divine being as believed by Christians. The Holy Qur’an condemns the notion of the Trinity and the association of anything or any one else, with God as His partner. It teaches that there is only one God, whose proper name is Allah, and that the worst sin is to associate any other being with Him. The Holy Qur’an stresses the equality of mankind. It rec- ognises the divisions between people into tribes and sub-tribes, but explains that these divisions are meant for identification only. The only badge of honour is a person’s righteousness. It lays down that no nation, tribe or race is superior to others. The Holy Qur’an teaches that worship does not merely mean that a man should concentrate upon and offer homage to God but also consists in serving fellow human beings. It seeks to bring about an equitable adjustment in the distri- bution of wealth through Zakat, alms and charity. It determines the duties and rights of the State and its