World Religions

World Faiths – Welfare of One’s Citizens

Verily, Allah commands you to make over the trusts to those entitled to them, and that, when you judge between men, you judge with justice. And surely excellent is that with which Allah admonishes you! Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.
Islam, The Holy Qur’an, 4:59

Convey glad tidings and do not frighten people; create ease for them and do not cause them difficulty.
Islam, Saying of the Holy Prophet (sa), Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1732

If a ruler is unjust, do not go about speaking ill of them. On the contrary, reform your own state; God will either change the ruler or make them righteous. Any suffering that one experiences is due to one’s own wrongdoings, otherwise believers are blessed with good fortune from God. God Almighty Himself provides for a believer. My advice is that you should become an example of righteousness in every respect. Do not ignore the rights due to God, nor infringe upon the rights owed to the people.
Islam, Saying of the Promised Messiah (as),  Malfuzat – Vol. III, p. 188

Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, ‘Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbour in your land.’
Judaism, The Torah, Deuteronomy 15:11

Lay no burden on the public which the majority cannot bear.
Judaism, Talmud, Baba Batra 60b

My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.
Christianity, the Bible, Galatians 6:1-2

The highest duty of a ruler is to protect his subjects; the ruler who enjoys the rewards of his position is bound to that duty.
Hinduism, Laws of Manu 7.144

The ruler who submits to democratic ideals, his rule is lasting.
Sikhism, Adi Granth, Maru, M. 1

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