One of
the fundamental problems facing the world today is the lack of ethics and
fair-dealing. In politics, administration, business, media, academia and public
life- virtually everywhere- the tentacles of corruption manifest itself in
different ways and forms. So much so that most countries in the world are neck
deep in irregularities and corrupt practices. Sadly, Muslims or their countries
cannot absolve themselves from blame and shame in this connection. Yet, the
teachings of Islam and the noble example of the Holy Prophet of Islam (sa) points
to the value of integrity and ethics and fair dealing in all that we do and Islam
prescribes a normative code of conduct for economic activities. In his Friday Sermon of April 12, 2013 the Khalifatullah Hadhrat Munir
Ahmad Azim Sahib (atba) profoundly expounded on these ethical principles
in the backdrop of the high profile-corruption and fraud cases in Mauritius and
elsewhere.
Read
the Extracts from the Friday Sermon:
In the Holy Quran Allah
says:
“Do not usurp one another by unjust means, nor
bribe with it the judges to wrongfully deprive others of their part.” (Al-Baqara 2: 189)
“… give full measure and weight in justice and
do not deprive the people of their due and do not commit abuse on the earth,
spreading corruption.” (Hud 11: 86)
“Give full measure,
when you measure, and weigh with even scales.
That is fair and better in the end.” (Ar-Rahman 55: 10)