THE UNIVERSAL HUMAN BEING

The Quran is a universal book. All of its teachings are rooted in universality. The concept of God presented in the Quran is that of the Lord of all worlds (1:2). The Prophet mentioned in the Quran is described as a mercy for all mankind (21:107). The religion conveyed through the Quran is a cosmic and universal faith (3:83).

The message of the Quran is intended for all of humanity, not for any particular group. The Quran aims to revive universal human values.

In a hadith, the Prophet of Islam said: “You cannot truly believe until you are merciful.” The people responded, “O Messenger of God, each of us is merciful.” The Prophet replied: “I do not mean being merciful only to your companions, but being merciful to all people—mercy for all of humanity.” (Musnad Abi Ya’la, Hadith No. 4258)

When a person comes to believe in God—the Lord of all the Worlds—their faith instills in them a universal mindset. They begin to feel a deep connection with nature, which itself reflects universality. They come to realize that they are part of a vast human fraternity, as all people are creations of the same God.

This universal mindset gives rise to a universal love. They begin to see all human beings as their own. A deep wellspring of compassion for humanity is awakened in their heart. They start to view others as part of themselves, and themselves as part of others.

A person formed through the teachings of Islam naturally develops a temperament of goodwill toward all human beings. They become someone who loves all people, and a deep urge to serve humanity arises within them. In every respect, they become a universal human being.