183 - AL MAIDAH (Ayat# 27-32)
The narrative of Habeel (Abel) and Qabeel (Cain), as presented in the Quran, details the first instance of fratricide in human history. Driven by envy, Qabeel murders his brother Habeel because Habeel’s offering to Allah was accepted while his was not. The story emphasizes the importance of Taqwa (righteousness) and divine acceptance, which are not determined by human will but by Allah’s decree. The Quran highlights the severe consequences of unlawful killing, equating it to the murder of all humanity. Furthermore, it underscores the sanctity of life and the responsibility of preserving it, stating that saving one life is equivalent to saving all of humankind. This account also establishes a foundational principle in Islamic law regarding justifiable versus unlawful killings.
