In the Quran, human equality is defined by their piety rather than their race or wealth.
In the Holy Quran, the issue of human equality is not explicitly addressed, but Islamic texts emphasize principles such as equality in creation and human dignity. In Surah Al-Hujurat (49:13), it states, 'O mankind! Indeed, We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.' This verse clearly indicates that the value of individuals depends on their piety and righteousness, rather than their race, ethnicity, or wealth. Furthermore, in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:177), it mentions the attributes of good individuals, which include belief in God, the Last Day, angels, the Book, and the prophets. Based on these verses, it can be concluded that all humans are equal in terms of creation, and their value is determined by their actions and intentions. Therefore, the Quran does not refer to superiority based on ethnicity or lineage, and it articulates true equality in terms of righteousness and good deeds.
O mankind! Indeed, We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.
Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but [true] righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets...
One day, Adel attended a gathering where various people from different races and cultures were present. He carefully observed their interactions and noticed that when people treated each other with respect and kindness, a pleasant atmosphere was created. He learned from his friends that beauty lies in the diversity of humans, and equality means valuing and respecting each other. Adel decided to adopt this principle of respect in his life and teach others that every human being is valuable and worthy of respect.