The Koran
Date Submitted: 02/15/2004 14:24:05
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 2 pages (569 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / Religion
Length: 2 pages (569 words)
The Koran
A predominant theme in any religious text is the treatment of the poor by the rich. Although not two texts state their themes identically, the holy book entitled the Koran has a definite similarity in the way the rich are expected to treat the poor as in Jesus’ teachings to his followers. In the Koran, those who possess wealth are encouraged to “Serve none but Allah; show kindness towards your parents and your …
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…portrays a kindness towards its poor, the distinction of who is to be put first in the faith can be shown by the order of values in this a single passage. And passage 270 of the Koran (pg. 276) states: “Whatever you spend, or vow you make, Allah knows it; but the unjust have no helpers.
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**Bibliography**
A Brief History of Civilization; Anson, Dr. Edward M.; Bowles, Charles; Fontaine, Miclelle; McGraw-Hill Publishing, Inc.; 2nd edition; copyright 1996
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