A Universal Language of Kindness

Covenant includes worship of God, kindness to parents, relatives, orphans, the needy, and speaking good to people.

Spend in the way of God and do good; God loves those who excel in doing good.

Those who restrain anger, pardon people, and do good are praised as beloved by God.

Command to worship God and show goodness to parents, relatives, orphans, the needy, neighbors, companions, travelers, and dependents.

Believers are commanded to stand firmly for justice and not let hatred lead them away from fairness.

If the enemy inclines toward peace, believers are instructed to incline to it as well.

God commands justice, excellence, and giving to relatives, and forbids immorality, bad conduct, and oppression.

Believers are commanded to show utmost kindness, humility, and gentle speech toward their parents.

Those of means are urged not to withhold support from relatives and the needy, but to pardon and overlook.

Guidance on etiquette of entering homes: seek permission, greet the inhabitants, and withdraw if permission is not granted.

Rules for children and servants seeking permission at certain times, establishing privacy and modesty within the home.

Instruction to seek the Hereafter with what God has given, do good as God has done good, and avoid corruption.

Admonition not to turn one's cheek in arrogance or walk exultantly, but to be moderate in walking and lower the voice.

The Prophet is presented as an excellent example for those who hope in God and the Last Day.

Evil is not equal to good; believers are urged to repel evil with what is better so that enemies may become close friends.

Prohibition of mocking, defaming, insulting, or using offensive nicknames among believers.

Believers are warned against suspicion, spying, and backbiting, likened to eating the flesh of a dead brother.

Humanity is described as one family; the most noble are the most God-conscious.

The Ansar are praised for loving those who emigrated to them and preferring others over themselves even in hardship.

Righteous people feed the needy, orphan, and captive for God's sake alone, seeking no reward or thanks.

A concise call to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, while harsh words stir up anger.

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord and will be repaid.

The virtuous woman speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Jesus commands love for enemies and prayer for persecutors.

The golden rule: do to others what you would have them do to you.

Echoes the golden rule in the context of love and generosity.

Believers are told to love enemies, do good, and lend expecting nothing in return.

A new commandment to love one another as Christ loved; this love marks true discipleship.

Believers are urged to love with brotherly affection and outdo one another in showing honor.

Do not repay evil for evil; live peaceably with all as far as it depends on you.

Love is patient and kind, not envious or boastful; it bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things.

The fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Believers are called to live with humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another in love.

Be kind and tenderhearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ forgave you.

Believers are to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bound together in love.

Keep loving one another and do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers.

Be sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble; do not repay evil for evil but bless instead.

Command not to take vengeance or bear a grudge, but to love one's fellow as oneself.

The stranger who resides among you shall be as the native; you shall love him as yourself.

Prohibition against wronging or oppressing the stranger, widow, or orphan.

Israel is commanded to love the stranger, remembering they were strangers in Egypt.

Do not harden your heart or shut your hand against a poor brother; open your hand and lend.

Abraham hastens to welcome three visitors, offering water, rest, and a lavish meal.

Boaz praises Ruth for her kindness and loyalty to Naomi, leaving her homeland to care for her.

The one who may dwell with God walks blamelessly, does right, and speaks truth without slander.

Instruction to keep the tongue from evil, turn from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.

Kindness and truth are to be bound around the neck and written on the heart.

A kind person benefits his own soul, while a cruel person troubles his own flesh.

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread; if thirsty, give water.

Call to learn to do good, seek justice, correct oppression, defend the fatherless, and plead for the widow.

True fasting is loosening bonds of wickedness, sharing bread with the hungry, and sheltering the homeless.

Instruction to render true judgments, show kindness and mercy, and not oppress the vulnerable.

Despising a neighbor is sin, but blessed is the one who is kind to the poor.

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

The one with a generous eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.

The righteous are always generous and lending, with their children blessed.

All actions are led by the mind; wholesome thoughts lead to happiness, unwholesome to suffering.

Hatred is never appeased by hatred; it is only appeased by non-hatred.

Conquer anger by non-anger, evil by good, the miser by giving, and the liar by truth.

The one who is respectful, humble, generous, and gentle in speech is praised.

True honor is not in outward show but in humility, restraint, and respect for others.

The true noble one harms not any living being and does not cause others to harm.

Ideal qualities include being able, upright, gentle in speech, humble, not conceited, content, and easily supported.

Cultivation of boundless loving-kindness toward all beings, wishing them safety, happiness, and peace.

Encourages dwelling with a mind of loving-kindness, free from ill will, in all postures.

Blessings include honoring those worthy of honor and living with wholesome companions.

Caring for parents, cherishing spouse and children, and engaging in peaceful occupations are great blessings.

Abstaining from intoxicants, being diligent, and living a harmless life are praised as supreme blessings.

Children support and honor parents; parents reciprocate with guidance and protection.

True friends are loyal, supportive in adversity, and restrain one from wrongdoing.

Householders treat workers with fairness, provide food and wages, and care for them in sickness.

Encourages offering hospitality and respect to virtuous ascetics and brahmins.

Emphasizes eroding defilements such as anger and ill will, cultivating their opposites as true austerity.

Even if harmed, one should maintain a mind of loving-kindness and not retaliate.

Outlines right bodily, verbal, and mental conduct, including abstaining from harsh speech and divisive talk.

Describes qualities for welfare: faith, virtue, generosity, and wisdom, practiced with integrity.