Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Bismillahir- Rahmanir-Rahim
1. Preface
Sociologically, there is a phenomenon called _Selective Humanism_—a humanity that is applied selectively. Scientifically, when a civilization exalts its own race or nation above universal justice, it is actually building a very fragile structure of collective ego.True tranquility of the soul will never arise from prosperity built upon the suffering of other nations. Peace is a global ecosystem; if one part of the world is burning from injustice, the smoke of racism will eventually poison the lungs of peace across the globe, knowing no national boundaries
.2. Explanation
Humanity knows no passport or skin color. As long as the world still differentiates the value of a life based on geography, peace is merely an expensive fiction. The most fundamental principle in life is to be humane toward every creature of God. Global racism is like a resident of a luxury apartment setting the lower floor on fire for personal gain; he forgets that when the building collapses, he too will be thrown down.Let us deeply reflect on the word of Allah SWT and the final message of the Messenger ﷺ, which firmly abolished the barriers of racism:A. Qur’anic Evidence (On Diversity and the Nobility of Taqwa)
يٰٓاَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اِنَّا خَلَقْنٰكُمْ مِّنْ ذَكَرٍ وَّاُنْثٰى وَجَعَلْنٰكُمْ شُعُوْبًا وَّقَبَاۤىِٕلَ لِتَعَارَفُوْا ۚ اِنَّ اَكْرَمَكُمْ عِنْدَ اللّٰهِ اَتْقٰىكُمْ ۗاِنَّ اللّٰهَ عَلِيْمٌ خَبِيْرٌ
“O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.” (QS. Al-Hujurat: 13)
B. The Saying of the Messenger ﷺ (From the Farewell Sermon)
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّ رَبَّكُمْ وَاحِدٌ وَإِنَّ أَبَاكُمْ وَاحِدٌ أَلَا لَا فَضْلَ لِعَرَبِيٍّ عَلَى أَعْجَمِيٍّ وَلَا لِعَجَمِيٍّ عَلَى عَرَبِيٍّ وَلَا لِأَحْمَرَ عَلَى أَسْوَدَ وَلَا أَسْوَدَ عَلَى أَحْمَرَ إِلَّا بِالتَّقْوَى
“O people, your Lord is One and your father is one (Adam). Verily, there is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, nor of a non-Arab over an Arab; there is no superiority of a white person over a black person, nor of a black person over a white person—except by righteousness.” (HR. Ahmad No. 23489)
3. Lessons and Message
From these universal values, we can draw profound moral lessons:Humanity Without Borders: Learn from the child in a refugee camp who shares his bread with a volunteer. He realizes that hunger hurts the same in anyone’s stomach, regardless of origin or skin color.The Danger of Collective Ego: The heroism of a leader is tested by how he treats other nations. Oppressing other nations for the sake of one’s own nation’s luxury is a form of racism that will destroy the world order.Consistency in Humanity: Do not let racism disappear only when we are in need or in pain. True humanity must be practiced in health and in sickness, in ease and in hardship.The Lens of Faith: Cleanse the heart of any hidden remnants of racism and begin to see every servant of Allah as a brother or sister in humanity.
4. Conclusion
The world will never cease to be in turmoil as long as racism remains a hidden ideology behind the progress of civilization. Let us end the practice of selective humanity and begin to love all of Allah’s servants without limits or barriers.By upholding the value of taqwa above all physical differences, we are building a solid foundation of peace for our children and grandchildren. May Allah always soften our hearts to become a mercy to all the worlds.
