Through Force or Faith? — Page 273
Chapter 7 — Novelty in the Teachings of Muhammad 273 For example, a blind person can recite prayer aloud but obviously speaking a dumb may not be able to recite it. Thus Islam has widened the circle of moral teachings in a real and comprehensive way and described new and important aspects that were necessary for the perfection of moral instructions. The instructions which already existed in previous religion were also properly modified and their deficiencies removed. Summary Comparison of Social Teachings issue bible quran 1 Audience The children of Israel Entire mankind 2 Moral teachings Elementary Detailed and perfected 3 Moral teachings Immoderate. Old Testament: eye for eye New Testament: unconditioned forgiveness Moderation and flexibility; forgiveness preferred provided it leads to reformation 4 Social interaction Discriminatory against disabled No discrimination