What is an act of kindness toward fellow humans? Does religion tell us?

Answer 1

Even a smile is an act of charity.

Answer 2

An act of kindness is any selfless act which helps another. All religions teach this but i was raised by my parents to be kind to others from a young age. True I'm a Muslim now and acts of kindness go hand in hand, but before i was a Muslim and religion played no part in my life, kindness and compassion towards my fellow human beings was still there.

Answer 3

I believe most religions preach kindness to other human beings. But in Islam it is not just a recommendation it is an obligatory act. Zakat is a mandatory charity upon every Muslim. And of course it is encouraged to do more then the Zakat. There are verses upon verses that talk about giving to the poor and those who are in need. There are also many many hadeeth. Alhumdillah Allah is so merciful to all His believers even the poor.

And like the person stated above even a smile is considered a charity in Islam.

Answer 4

I have always considered "The Golden Rule" as the ultimate act of kindness. Simply stated, "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you."

Far to many people limit their ability to do kind things for want of kind things done to them. It's been my experience that an act of kindness given without expectation will always be returned ten fold.

All religions are supposed to teach us this. Their failure in doing so happens because humanity interprets scriptures for it's own benefit. Religions have caused multitudes of hate only because of humanities frailties and acts of sin, If you look into any writings formed by a group of people invoked by any divinity or prophet the messages have always been of kindness, forgiveness and quest for a more perfect society. In all cases that the deed has departed from the message, blame the messenger, not the message.

Answer 5

I realize presently that there is a difference between us as religiously; but the 'kindness' as I see it in 'Christianity' is to tell others (as a watchman) that the scriptural old testament is not Genesis-Malachi as is a common occurrence here in the U.S., but the 'old testament' is the law of Moses. I could reference 2 Tim.3:16-17, or where the scriptures refer to the law as the 'old testament', (2 Cor. 3:14-15).
One could apply the 2 or more witnesses principle (Christians Matt. 18:16) which I know the Jews have, and I presently believe the Muslims do too.

Answer 6

John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Luke 10:30-37
30In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. 35The next day he took out two silver coins[e] and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'

36"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"

37The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him."
Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."

Answer 7

I'm Muslim ..

I Will Like To Say That .. I'm Not So Strong In This Religion..
But Does Not Mean I Dont Love Islam..At School, my Moral ( Islam ) teacher told us many kind of storries about all Nabi.
Everyday He teach me, i became so strong .. but kindda scare with my bestfriend.. because he is christian .. and i hope he will join Muslim soon.. i hope he will not send to Hell by God ..

Islam tell us about everything in this world..
Need initial ? read Al-Quran ...

Answer 8

speaking for benefit basically, no longer chatting with gossip, lie or so on. endurance and documents yet somebody else's circumstances which lead them to who they're rather of on the instant labeling them from one's very own standpoint. (while a individual's offended and up on your face and you do no longer react angrily lower back because of the fact which you already know that something led to their anger and it would or might no longer be you, thereby reducing from now on suffering by skill of commencing a great argument.) coaching the dharma (or regardless of ethical religious handbook you stick to to somebody who relatively desires to hearken to you communicate it, like your sharing the Q'uran with a individual who incredibly asked you to coach them.) Giving with out the considered regardless of in case you will get something in return. there are maximum of that are very such as what you already know. those i've got listed as some issues the Buddha teaches and that i might confirm to guess which you have already got discovered such issues by Islam.

Answer 9

You know that kindness makes you and the reciever feel good about themselves and each other.
It has nothing to do with religion. It's a matter of character.

Answer 10

I certainly have no need for religion to tell me what kindness is, religion is often the very opposite of kind.