Cooperate in Goodness

The Quran invites us to cooperate in righteousness and piety, and to avoid cooperating in sin and transgression.

وَتَعَاوَنُواْ عَلَى ٱلۡبِرِّ وَٱلتَّقۡوَىٰۖ وَلَا تَعَاوَنُواْ عَلَى ٱلۡإِثۡمِ وَٱلۡعُدۡوَٰنِۚ

And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression.

Quran, Al-Ma'ida 5:2

This verse, addressed to believers, calls them to cooperate in goodness and piety while avoiding cooperation in evil and injustice. It follows recommendations about respecting sacred rites, showing that mutual assistance is a key principle of community life.

In our daily lives, this means choosing actions that bring us closer to Allah and benefit everyone. We can support someone in a useful project, share knowledge, or help a person in need. Conversely, we must refuse to take part in any harmful or unjust action.

Today, offer your help to someone for a good and useful action, such as helping a neighbor or sharing a skill.