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Invitation to Islam in the Light of Confucian Wisdom

Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Dear friend, as someone who appreciates the teachings of Confucius, you cherish virtues like harmony in society, reverence for Heaven’s will, moral self-cultivation, devotion to family, justice, and sincerity. In Islam, we honor these very same values as gifts of wisdom. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)…

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Confucius statue in China. Massive brass effigy in Qufu, Shandong province, which stands 236 feet tall

Presented by Zia H Shah MD

Introduction

Dear friend, as someone who appreciates the teachings of Confucius, you cherish virtues like harmony in society, reverence for Heaven’s will, moral self-cultivation, devotion to family, justice, and sincerity. In Islam, we honor these very same values as gifts of wisdom. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that “the wise statement is the lost property of the believer, so wherever he finds it, then he is more worthy of it” sunnah.com. In this spirit, Islam welcomes wisdom from every tradition and invites all sincere seekers of truth to reflect on the common ground we share. Below, we explore how core Confucian ideals mirror Islamic teachings, showing that the two can speak deeply to one another.

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