Put society before self Selfishness causes many worries for society, selfishness means loving oneself and putting whims and desires before that of everything else, disregarding public and private rights. It means benefiting oneself without paying much attention to others interests. Selfish individuals don’t have family or community interest in their moral dictionary. A selfish man sees life as meaningful for himself only. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “One isn’t a believer unless he wishes for others what he wishes for himself.” the word “I” begins with pride and arrogance until it becomes a moral and mental tumor. If this individual is asked to do something, he wants to know what’s in it for him first. In this respect he is similar to the Pharaoh, Nimrud and Lucifer who said to His Creator, “I am better than him. You created me from fire and him from clay.” No society will succeed if its individuals only know the word “I.” Society is like a big family, where all members take part in fostering what’s good for the whole family and keeping away from harmful things, keeping in mind the public benefit. Communities will not rise unless people perform their duties in a manner satisfactory to God. Saying og Ibn Al-Qayim Be careful of ‘Me, ‘I have’ and ‘I owe’, because these words were used by Lucifer, the Pharaoh and Qarun.” (Friday sermon by Sheikh Saud Al-Shuraim, imam of the Grand Mosque)
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