Ramadhan strengthens Muslim social cohesion

Unlike other philosophies and ideologies of the world, Islam celebrates differences in race, ethnicity, language, and geographical boundaries. While others speak of the superiority of their race, divide people according to the caste system, or isolate themselves with terms such as “God’s Chosen People,” Islam teaches that it is a universal religion, and Muslims are one Ummah (nation), created by the One and Only God. Philosophically speaking, in Islam, we believe that all of us belong to one family. For this reason, the white, black, brown, Asian, European, Eskimo, and other native peoples living all over the world originate from the same God, and we shall all return to Him. According to the verse below, the differences we find among ourselves are not meant for us to despise one another, but rather to recognize the Power, Might, and Glory of God: “O humanity! Indeed, We created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may get to know one another. Surely the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you. Allah is truly All-Knowing, All-Aware.” (Surah Al-Hujurāt 49:13)