What is the ruling on racism in the name of patriotism in Islamic countries? Is it permissible for a Muslim to hate his Muslim brother because he is not from his country, or to oppress a non-Muslim and usurp his rights? And what should a Muslim woman do regarding general racist comments in forums and newspapers? Is it permissible for her to defend expatriates or to supplicate against the oppressors? And why do preachers and scholars not confront this dangerous phenomenon?
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Racism is the belief in the superiority of one group over another based on corrupt criteria such as race. It bequeaths arrogance, which is one of the major sins. It also contradicts the principle of brotherhood and love in Islam, which made piety the criterion for distinction. Allah Almighty says: {Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you}. Therefore, Muslims must not look down upon their brothers.
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