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Islam’s important role in eradicating social evils - 5
Assalam oalaikum,
During ancient times the evil custom of child sacrifice was practiced throughout the world. The cold-blooded murder of children was done mostly to appease some (non-existent) god or goddess.
Killing of female infants was also rampant. However, with the advent of Islam in the 6th century these cruel rituals and practices were abolished by Prophet Mohammad (saw), who is the last Prophet sent by Allah (swt) and who as such, has the last word in every matter related to religion.
Allah (swt) says in the Holy Quran: ‘Kill not your children for fear of want: We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you. Verily the killing of children is a great sin’
(TMQ- 17:31)
Allah (swt) is the creator of the entire universe and He is All-Merciful. Hence, instead of worrying unnecessarily we should trust Allah (swt) and leave all our matters in His Hands. He is the sustainer of this whole world. In the above-mentioned verse Allah (swt) assures the people that they need not kill their children due to uncertainty about the future. He also warns them that killing children is a grave sin. Those who do so will be severely punished.
2 Al-Baqara (The Cow), سورة البقرة
3 Al-Imran (The Family of Imran),سورة آل عمران
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