Values Expressed by Modern Day Muslims

Quotes from the Qur’an and Hadith

1. "One of the things the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, taught us was that it is our duty to correct injustices
   in the world." – Jameel Johnson, Congressional Aide
2. "Prophet Muhammad, he asked the question to the people around him, ‘Do you love your Creator, serve your fellow man first.’" –
   Kevin James, FDNY Fire Marshall
3. "The Prophet put that emphasis on inner development, jihad, struggle with yourself to improve yourself in your intent for the
   sake of God." – Kevin James, FDNY Fire Marshall
4. "He said to these people, these are your neighbors, your brothers and sisters, and he establishes that sense of humanity,
   that ummah." – Najah Bazzy, nurse
5. "Prophet Muhammad has taught us that we don’t even understand, we could never comprehend the value of taking care of the ill or
   providing for the dying and maintaining their dignity." – Najah
   Bazzy, nurse
6. "This piece (of calligraphy) is the golden rule in Islam. It is the basis of relations between people." – Mohamed Zakariya, master
   calligrapher
7. "Before you reform the society you have to reform yourself." Imam Qazwini, religious leader

Values Expressed by Modern Day Muslims

Quotes from the Qur’an and Hadith

1. "One of the things the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, taught us was that it is our duty to correct injustices
   in the world." – Jameel Johnson, Congressional Aide
2. "Prophet Muhammad, he asked the question to the people around him, ‘Do you love your Creator, serve your fellow man first.’" –
   Kevin James, FDNY Fire Marshall
3. "The Prophet put that emphasis on inner development, jihad, struggle with yourself to improve yourself in your intent for the
   sake of God." – Kevin James, FDNY Fire Marshall
4. "He said to these people, these are your neighbors, your brothers and sisters, and he establishes that sense of humanity,
   that ummah." – Najah Bazzy, nurse
5. "Prophet Muhammad has taught us that we don’t even understand, we could never comprehend the value of taking care of the ill or
   providing for the dying and maintaining their dignity." – Najah
   Bazzy, nurse
6. "This piece is the golden rule in Islam. It is the basis of relations between people." – Mohamed Zakariya, master
   calligrapher
7. "Before you reform the society you have to reform yourself." Imam Qazwini, religious leader

1. "Whosoever sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue; and if
   he is not able to do so, then with his heart – and that is the
   weakest of faith." Hadith in al-Bukhari
2. "None of you [truly] believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself." Hadith in al-Bukhari
3. "A man said to the Prophet (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him): Counsel me. He (the Prophet) said: Do not
   become angry. The man repeated [his request] several times, and he
   (the Prophet) said: Do not become angry." Hadith in al-Bukhari
4. "O people, Surely we have created you from a male and female, and made you tribes and families that you might know one another.
   Indeed, the noblest of you with Allah is he who is best in
   conduct." [Qur’an, 49:13]
5. "He is not one of us who does not show tenderness to the young and who does not show respect to the elder." Hadith from
   at-Tirmidhi
6. "There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm." Hadith from Ibn- Majah
7. "O believers! Why do you say what you do not do? It is most odious in Allah’s sight that you should say that which you do not
   do." [Qur’an, 61: 2-3]