Islam and Bullying

Question 1

What are four points?

Answer 1

The Qur’an teaches that Allah created every human being and everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah
Bullying is a form of injustice. It is a duty for Muslims to fight injustice
Islam teaches that Muslims are all brothers and sisters in the Ummah
The Judgement of Allah

Question 2

The Qur’an teaches that Allah created every human being and everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah

Answer 2

“Allah loves those who act justly.” (Qur’an 5)
Everyone should be shown respect as part of Allah’s creation
It is wrong to abuse Allah’s creation

Question 3

Bullying is a form of injustice. It is a duty for Muslims to fight injustice

Answer 3

“Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting all that is good…and forbidding what is wrong.”

Muslims should follow the teachings in the Qur’an as they believe it is the word of God and therefore their duty to fight against bullying

Question 4

Islam teaches that Muslims are all brothers and sisters in the Ummah

Answer 4

Bullying is against the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the Brotherhood
Muslims are taught to be part of the Ummah and to treat fellow Muslims as brothers and sisters

Question 5

The Judgement of Allah

Answer 5

“Allah will not show mercy to those who have not shown mercy to others,” (Hadith)
Muslims must act justly and not bully to go to paradise
Muslims want to go to paradise as an eternal place of happiness so this is a strong incentive not to bully