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
iMany 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