In reality, does Islam make people 'good'?

Question

Are followers of the messenge of Allah, in general, better* people than kuffar?

*By good, I don't mean in worship, but in being a "good citizen"?

stupid-proof definition of 'good citizen': http://www.technologystudent.com/pse1/citiz1.htm

I said in reality not in theory.

Answer 1

yes!!

Islam teach as to be a good Citizen!!

though this one was funny not like your other question!!

Answer 2

i think so :D

Answer 3

good citizen

here where i live.....roughly 80% of the muslims play with taxes.....cheat in business.....and so on.....

where as, several non-muslims that i have come across are honest in many aspects.....

however, what does this have to do with Islam?.......

Islam makes those people 'good' that submit to God and follow the Quran and sunnah.......n the ones that dont, are at wrong

so to answer your question, Islam does make a person Good.....because all the rules and regulations set by Allah are for the good of mankind....the ones that dont follow it are at wrong....

Answer 4

Islam makes people be good but I am not very sure about Muslims though!

lolz..........confusing!

A good citizen is some who respects others and their property. Islam does teach that: respect for every one!

He/she is helpful and considerate, willing to put others first. Islam says we should prefer our brothrs before ourselves!



He/she listens to the views of others and thinks about what they have to say. Not all Muslims do that but Islam does teach that!

He/she helps people who are not in a position to help themselves. Yeah Islam teaches that too.

He/she respects the environment and does not damage it in anyway. Very wrong about most but not about teachings of Islam!

He/she works hard. Yeah Ussama bin laden works really hard! anyways Islam says to work hard!

He/she is well mannered and pleasant. Islam says"Behave yourself" They don't listen!

He/she is always willing to learn: According to Islam we should be willing to learn always.....but for us the only memorisation of Qur'an is enough!

Answer 5

Surely, the true religion with Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Book did not disagree but, after knowledge had come to them, out of mutual envy. And whoso denies the Signs of Allah, then surely, Allah is quick at reckoning. (3:19)

Answer 6

I believe Islam does turn people into good citizens.  It teaches you how to be responsible and respectful towards others.

Answer 7

no. a set of morals makes people good. being a moral person is a principle practiced in other religions too. islam teaches people to be good, but being a muslim doesnt necessarily make a person good.

Answer 8

yes it does. Not only a good citizen of this world, but a good citizen of jannah (paradise) as well

Answer 9

Yes, I believe it does. As a whole, the Muslims are the most greatest, most honourable people.

Islam is without doubt the best religion but the media is in the hands of the westerners who are afraid of Islam. The media is continuously broadcasting and printing information against Islam. They either provide misinformation about Islam, misquote Islam or project a point out of proportion, if any.

When any bomb blasts take place anywhere, the first people to be accused without proof are invariably the Muslims. This appears as headlines in the news. Later, when they find that non-Muslims were responsible, it appears as an insignificant news’ item.

If a 50 year old Muslim marries a 15 year old girl after taking her permission, it appears on the front page but when a 50 year old non-Muslim rapes a 6 year old girl, it may appear in the news in the inside pages as ‘Newsbriefs’. Everyday in America on an average 2,713 cases of rape take place but it doesn’t appear in the news, since it has become a way of life for the Americans

All religions basically exhort mankind to be righteous and eschew evil. But Islam goes beyond that. It guides us towards practical ways of achieving righteousness and eliminating evil from our individual and collective lives. Islam takes into account human nature and the complexities of human society. Islam is guidance from the Creator Himself. Therefore, Islam is also called the Deen-ul-Fitrah (the natural religion of Man).

Inspite of all the black sheep in the Muslim community, Muslims taken on the whole, yet form the best community in the world. We are the biggest community of tee-totallers as a whole, i.e. those who don’t imbibe alcohol. Collectively, we are a community which gives the maximum charity in the world. There is not a single person in the world who can even show a candle to the Muslims where modesty is concerned; where sobriety is concerned; where human values and ethics are concerned.

Answer 10

I became Muslim when I was 18, before Islam I was:

-a fornicator, & adulterer

-a drinker, smoker

-uncovered, thus enticing desires in all types of men ( including the taken ones)

-I did not think of God, or pray

-I did not make istinja

-I ate unhealthy foods because I ate and drank anything, including pork & alcohol

-I had anger problems so I fought with everyone, including my mother.

-I did not give charity, all my money was for me, and my desires.

and sooooo much more.

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Now I:

-fast, pray, and give charity

- I am unmarried for 3 years and I DO NOT sleep around, or mix with men.

-I am fully coverd as you see from the pic.

-I eat wholesome, healthy foods.

-AND I DO NOT disobey, curse or fight with my parents. In fact, I am a better woman!

And all these for Allah sake because I expect a reward from my lord!!!

Answer 11

I do think Islam can lead to good behavior in people.

Answer 12

to answer your question , if someone follow the message of God as God said and as much as he can he would be a better citizine

but unfortunately not all muslims follow all islam as God says or not all of them do what islam commands and recommends, but who of them who does , are sure best

*Edit:  BTW .. all this :

A good citizen is some who respects others and their property.

He/she is helpful and considerate, willing to put others first.

He/she listens to the views of others and thinks about what they have to say.

He/she helps people who are not in a position to help themselves.

He/she respects the environment and does not damage it in anyway.

He/she works hard.

He/she is well mannered and pleasant.

He/she is always willing to learn



are commands of islam and said by prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h), and recorded more than 1400 yrs ago  before anyone even invent the word citizine