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have to answer for his deeds in front of Allah, Who knows all the hidden and open things and thoughts. 3. This concept determines a good criterion so that the chances of moral development increase. Since seeking the good offices of Allah has high and vast aims, so no one remains satisfied at any stage and always tries to go ahead, 4. In the religions, other than Islam, we can say that moral values are only theoretical. But in Islam these moral values are not theoretical, they are practical and Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) gave a good example of this practicability. 5. This concept demands that man should create such system of life, which should be based on right and free from evil, It-invites the people to spread those things, which are appreciated by every one in this world and do away with those things, which are disliked by every one. 3.8- Main Points 1. Axiology is the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of values, the types of values and the problems of values. 2. To say that there are objective values is to claim that there are values that exist in their own right regardless of human preferences. Such values, as goodness, truth and beauty are cosmic realities: they are part of the nature of things. 3. Education has an objective value, it is worthwhile in itself, 4. The Arabic nomenclature of value is qadr. Value consciousness is the foundation of Islam. The ahkam (commandments) of Islam, therefore, are not mere judgement: they are values in themselves. 5. Consequently, in Islam, Allah is not mere power, nor mere knowledge, nor mere feelings: He is above all “Sublime” (Subhan), a Being over and above value: “Al Qadr” His message revealed to His Apostle forming the belief system of Islam, is the exposition of the values, which are meant to shape mankind on the best image. 6. Practically, value in Islam is a standard on which we judge an action to be right or wrong. Some philosophers consider values as temporary and subject to change. But the value system of Islam is immutable and does not accept iM any change with time simply because Allah is immutable and the universe is working under permanent laws and principles set forth by Allah. Furthermore, the nature of man is also unchangeable. Hence values, which are mainly for the guidance/benefit of man in universe, must be permanent. Whatever change time may bring, the values of Islam operate within the same framework. Islamic values are aligned with the nature of man and are conducive to his moral and spiritual evolution. Whatever blocks this path or acts as hurdle is considered an un-Islamic value. ‘The Qur'an mentions Allah-Consciousness as the highest quality of Muslim: “The most honourable among you in the sight of ‘Allah is the one who is most Allah-conscious.” (49:13) ‘When people accept Allah as their master, they establish/create a society where very individual tries to follow the teachings of his master Allah. Moral values are universal. The Islamic moral values are directly related to man himself and may be called the “Code of Ethics” of Islam. Islamic concept of moral values determines that the only aim of human efforts should be the seeking of the blessings of Allah. Islamic concept of moral values gives faculty of thought, so that man has to follow the restrictions in all the situations. 115

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