This is a famous question: humanity or religion first?
Many people object to religion, saying that humanity is the greatest religion.
This question is asked by those who are averse to religion and try to free themselves from the chains and shackles of religion.
Please see the answer!
Humanity is not a religion, but it is a part of religion. Religion is the origin, and humanity is its branch. There is no religion that teaches religion regardless of humanity. Every religion is sensitive to humanity. How is it possible that religion is for humans and is devoid of it? Therefore, every religion is a beautiful bouquet of humanity.
As far as the religion of Islam is concerned, it is clear that the practical message of human rights that the religion of Islam has given, perhaps no other religion has given. Because every part of the religion of Islam is full of human sympathy and compassion. If you pick up the correct and authentic history of the religion of Islam and browse through it, the veil of reality will be revealed to you, and you will become familiar with the correct teachings of the religion of Islam. If you carefully study the history before Islam (before the arrival of Muhammad Arabi ﷺ), you will know that at that time the name of humanity had completely disappeared. Killing, bloodshed, and living life without knowing human rights was the main focus and occupation of the people of Arabia. But when the blessed word of Islam came, Islam taught humanity. Islam gave all those rights to humanity that every human being was searching for. Islam gave everything. There are countless verses and hadiths regarding human rights. Only eyes that can see and discern are needed because "qadr-e-jauhar shah danad ya badanad jauhari" (only a king or a jeweler knows the value of a jewel).
In the Holy Quran, Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse number 32, there is a divine command regarding humanity: "Because of this, We ordained for the Children of Israel that whoever kills a person [unjustly] - unless for a murder or for spreading corruption in the land - it would be as if he killed all mankind. And whoever saves a life - it would be as if he saved all mankind." In another place, Surah number 17, verse number 33, Allah Almighty says: "And do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed], except by right. And whoever is killed unjustly - We have given his heir authority, but let him not exceed limits in [the matter of] taking life. Indeed, he has been supported [by the law]." What are the rights of parents over children? It is said that treat your parents well, and when both or one of your parents reach old age in front of you, do not even say "uff" to them, nor scold them, and speak in a soft tone, and lower the wing of humility before them, and pray for them, "O my Lord! Have mercy on them as they raised me when I was a child." In one place, parents are being told: "And do not kill your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Indeed, their killing is ever a great sin." These are just examples of the verses I have presented; otherwise, all the rights of human beings have been explained in the Quran and Hadith. One should only be insightful, a preacher of understanding, far-sighted, and a truth-knowing person. Those who have knowledge of the will and intention of Allah,
In their view, there is no better religion than the religion of Islam.
It is with great regret and sorrow that I have to say that for some time now, through social media and the internet, wrong, meaningless, and irrelevant interpretations and explanations of Islam are being given by people who are ignorant in the guise of religion, and
They are trying to mislead our simple-minded Muslim brothers and sisters and are trying to divert Muslims from the path of truth by making poisonous statements and baseless objections against Islam.
Today, due to our negligence and carelessness, most Muslims are far from religious education, far from Islamic beliefs, and have no connection with the love of Islam.
Today, our clear, transparent, and spotless history is being presented with stains and impurities. Attempts are being made to distort the face of our bright teachings. Everyone is found supporting outsiders in their opinion. Besides outsiders, some of our own are sitting like snakes in our sleeves.
Therefore, in today's turbulent times, there is a dire need to explain Islamic beliefs, teachings, and secrets and wisdoms. For this, unite the general public of Muslims and try to familiarize them with religious teachings and strengthen the Muslims. May the Lord of the Worlds grant steadfastness to the Muslims on the religion, turn unfavorable conditions into favorable ones, and stop the storms of oppression, Amen.
There is hope from Allah that the situation will soon improve.
As the poet says!
Kitab-e-sada rahegi kab tak, kabhi to aaghaz-e-bab hoga (How long will the book remain simple? There will be a beginning of a chapter someday)
Jinhon ne bastiyan ujaad dali hain, kabhi to hisab hoga (Those who have destroyed settlements, there will be an accounting someday)