CHAPTER 4
The moral teachings of Islam and Christianity
Both Islam and Christianity exhort men to virtuous
deeds and pious life. They condemn falsehood, dis-
honesty, hypocrisy, injustice, cruelty, pride, ungrate-
fulness, treachery, intemperance, lust, sloth, jealously,
selfishness, apathy, hurtful speech, anger and vio-
lence. Both enjoin upon their followers faith and trust
in God, repentance, truth, purity, courage, justice,
charity, benevolence, sympathy, mercy, selfcontrol,
and uprightness. The Chief virtues enjoined by Islam
and Christianity alike may be grouped under tow
headings. Firstly, those that prevent a man from injur-
ing the life, property and honour of others, such as
chastity, honesty, peacefulness, and politeness. Sec-
ondly, those that prompt a man to do good to others,
such as mercy, forgiveness, truthfulness, courage, pa-
tience, sympathy, kindness, and love.
Now I shall give a brief summary of the moral teach-
