NAME: ARSH NAZ

SUBJECT: ISLAMIYAT

DEDICATED: SIR ABUBAKAR

SEMESTER: 2ND

UNIVERSITY: NHU

TOPIC: SOCIAL SYSTEM OF ISLAM

CONTENTS:
1. Basic Concepts of Social System of Islam
2. Elements of Family
3. Ethical Values of Islam
 BASIC CONCEPTS OF SOCIAL SYSTEM OF ISLAM
An Islamic society is the society whose members have faith in Islam, apply its laws in
their life, abide by its moral standards of love, brotherhood, equality, mercy, and trust,
performing religious duties and abstaining from doing what is unlawful.

In a true Islamic society, drinking alcohol, practising usury, dressing immodestly,

deceiving each other, giving or taking bribes, injustice, violating others rights, are all
avoided and prohibited.

Even when the society is so-called Muslim but in it people discard Islam and commit
unlawful acts publicly without the slightest feeling of shame, and no power or authority
exists to deter them, this society cannot be considered an Islamic one. What matters is the
lifestyle and system they adopt, not the name they call it.

Principles of the Social System

The social system in Islam is based on ties and relationships which draw Muslims close
together and organise their lives. They include:

1. Love and loyalty among the faithful

Allah, the Most Glorified, says:

“Surely the faithful are but brothers...” Holy Qur'an (49:10)

“And the faithful men and women, are friends of each other...” Holy Qur'an (9:71)

2. Respecting the rights of the individual and the group, both having mutual rights and
duties towards each other.

3. Islamic society is built on right, justice, and mutual kindness.

Allah, the Exalted, says:

“Surely Allah bids to justice, benevolence and giving to relatives, and He forbids
indecency, evil and transgression. He exhorts you so that you may remember.” Holy
Qur'an (16:90)

4. The bond of unity and co-operation

Allah, the Compassionate, says:

“...and cooperate (with each other) for righteousness and cooperate not in sin and
enmity...”Holy Qur'an (5:2)

In every aspect of life, the members of an Islamic society cooperate wholeheartedly with
each other. For example, in building mosques and schools, helping the needy, fighting
oppression, establishing economic, social and cultural associations, are all forms of co-
operation within the society.

5. Maintaining good morals

It is another significant principle of the social system in Islam. Honesty, sacrifice, mercy,
sympathy, love, faithfulness, keeping ties with near kin, respecting neighbours, and being
kind and gentle to others, are factors which consolidate a society and gladden its
members. They become serene and free from worries and pressures. There is no sadness.
It is our responsibility to form an Islamic society and keep it safe from subversive and
corrupt elements by means of enjoining good and forbidding evil.

ELEMENTS OF FAMILY
The traditional Muslim family is an extended family. It usually includes parents, children,
grandparents and elderly relatives. Most Muslims believe that extended families mean
greater stability, continuity, love and support for each other.

Islamic law and practice recognise the differences between the sexes, resulting in
different roles and obligations for men and women. However, many Muslims believe that
men and women complement each other. The Qur'an states:

O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into
nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Qur'an 49:13

The family unit should encourage the individual to see themselves as part of a wider
community and should discourage anti-social behaviour. Many Muslims believe that
these values are not just for the benefit of individual families, but also the worldwide
Islamic community, the Ummah.

Muslims treat the elderly with dignity. Many consider it to be an honour and a blessing
from Allah to be able to look after their elderly relatives and give them care with
kindness, patience and respect. It is also a duty. Muslim parents have a responsibility to
care for their children physically and emotionally. Their goal is for their children to grow
into self-disciplined, independent adults.

Muslim children are born into a state of fitrah, meaning purity and awareness of God.
The parents have the responsibility of developing their spirituality.

Most religions consider family life to be a blessing and value the stability of marriage.
For Muslims, marriage was created by Allah to provide a foundation for individuals and
the whole of society.

ETHICAL VALUES OF ISLAM

Islam teaches us a code of behaviour and gives us a meaning for our existence. Faith is
the source and the basis of Islam. A human who combines this strong feeling of faith with
an active determination will not cause damage to other humans or to their surroundings.
Unfortunately, in contemporary society the religious, moral and ethical values have been
declining. But, the Islamic principles which are based on Qur'an and Hadith are the best
form of prevention and treatment of emotional disturbances.

Allah says about Qur'an;

(..."It is a Guide and a Healing to those who believe ;…) – Al Quran 41: 44.

The Quran mentions several good acts of ethics repeatedly, for example; dealing with
your parents in the best manner, being nice to your relatives and neighbours, taking care
of orphans and the poor, telling the truth and being honest, being sincere in all of your
intentions, fulfilling your promises, treating all people fairly The Messenger of Allah
(P.B.U.H) emphasized the importance of good behavior in these words:

“The heaviest thing to be placed in the balance of a believing slave on the Day of
Judgment will be good behavior. And Allah hates the one who uses bad language.”
[Al-Bayhaqi]

The prophet Muhammad high standard of manners made him a model for all human
beings to follow. The prophet used to emphasize how important good manners are for
Muslims.