In Islam, Dan, using derogatory labels like "lost" to refer to other Muslims or non-Muslims is strongly discouraged. 🏵️🏵️🏵️

Muslims believe that Allah (God) is the ultimate judge and guide, and it is not for humans to label others as lost or destined for a certain fate.

Muslims are encouraged to treat others with kindness, respect, and compassion, regardless of their religious beliefs or practices.

Allah says in the Quran, "Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and fair exhortation, and reason with them in the better way. Lo! Thy Lord is Best Aware of him who strayeth from His Way, and He is Best Aware of him who goeth right" (16:125).

The use of "lost" and "found" labels in Christian contexts can create harmful dynamics and perpetuate negative stereotypes.

These labels can lead to a sense of superiority among those who consider themselves "found" and a feeling of inferiority among those labeled as "lost." This can result in a lack of empathy, understanding, and respect for those who hold different beliefs or practices.

Prophet Muhammad said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be generous, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should treat his neighbor generously" (Sahih Muslim).

In Islam, the focus is on spreading the message of Islam peacefully and with kindness, rather than on labeling others as lost or destined for a certain fate. Muslims believe that every person has the potential to find guidance and salvation through faith in Allah and following His commands, regardless of their current religious beliefs or practices.

Therefore, Muslims should avoid any language or actions that may lead to the devaluation or dehumanization of others.

Allah says in the Quran, "Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and giving to kinsfolk. And He forbids indecency, evil, and transgression. He admonishes you that you may take heed" (16:90).

Allah says in the Quran, "Allah commands that you should restore the trusts to those, who are entitled to them, and when you judge between men that you judge justly" (4:58).

These verses and hadith emphasize treating others with kindness, respect, and compassion, regardless of their religious beliefs or practices.

Muslims are encouraged to spread the message of Islam peacefully and with wisdom, fair exhortation, and reason.

Muslims should also be generous to their neighbors and restore trusts to those who are entitled to them. These teachings discourage any language or actions that may lead to devaluation or dehumanization of others.

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Thank you, Dan, for sharing this.