TOPIC 1:ISLAM & ITS UNIVERSALITY Islam as Revealed

Religion denotes Originated

• Technical meaning
that it is from Allah
Meaning & concept of Islam Islam is a religion revealed by Allah through His Prophets
from Prophet Adam to Prophet Muhammad S.A.W & the final Based on the belief in
revelation was sent by Allah through the last Prophet S.A.W & Revealed To
the Hereafter. Prophet/Messengers
‫الس ِْل ِِم‬-”O you who it is the comprehensive & final form of Allah’s message to
believe! Enter into Islam mankind.
wholeheartedly;&follow In the form of scipture
not the footsteps of the “The religion before Allah is Islam- Universal denotes
Evil One, for he is t you submission to His Will”
Universality of Islam inclusion/coverage of all/a whole
an avowed enemy collectivity without limit/exception
“This day have I perfected your
‫ٲ َ ْسلَ َِم‬-”Do they seek religion for you, completed My favor Signifies the elements/dimension of
for other Religion of ِ‫س ْل ِم‬
َ -”But if the upon you ,&have chosen for you Prophetic teaching are something The ‘Alamiyyah (universality)of Islam:
Allah?While all enemy inclines Islam as your religion” essential, common & universal to Allah S.W.T chooses Prophet • An undeniable fact
creatures in the towards peace,do all of humanity&for all times Muhammad S.A.W
• An unique characteristic of Islam
heavens & on earth Literal you also incline -as a messenger to the entire humanity
have
willing/unwilling,bo
meaning towards
peace,&trust
In Hadih Jibril: -revealing to him His Holy Book to
To testify on the Oneness of Allah&the serve as guidance & a reminder to all
wed to His Allah;for He is One humanity.
Prophethood of Muhammad (S.A.W),to
Will(accepted that hears&knows
Islam)&to Him shall all things perform 5 daily prayers,to pay zakah,to
they all be brought fast during the month of Ramadhan&to
back” perform the Hajj.

Non-discriminatory
It should emphasise equality & reject all types of racism&discrimination Ethically progressive Maqasid Al-Shari’ah(the objective of Islamic Law)
It should not oppose advancements in
Tolerence
A system should fulfill science&technology but rather provide • The objective of the imposition of laws meant to secure benefits& to facilitate the
It should tolerate differences
the following universal ethics to ensure he positive improvement of human conditions of life on earth.
in believed,language&cultural
attributes among its consequences of such advancements • The just &fair treatment of all human beings is vividly seen through the laws&rullings
diversity among people of the
world essential principles sanctioned & designated by Shari’ah to safeguard each individual & society

Provision of solutions to pressing problems Dhoruriyyat→Hajiyyat→Tahsiniyyat

It should provide solutions to humanity’s problems such as alcoholism,drug addiction,etc.
Increasing order of importance
Essential elements
Evidences from the Quran Absence of this,may
& Sunnah for the human Dhoruriyyat cause harm &damage to
being
Perceived as an absolute
(essential) human life

requirement for the survival & e.g:shelter,clothes&food

Allah SWT expresses Rasulullah SAW was sent Abu Umamah reported the Universality of
Primary sources for the IslamSignifies the fair
concept of universality of
Himself as Rabb (God) of for the whole of Prophet as saying,”God spiritual well-being of Hifz al-Mal(Protection of property)
all the universe (surah Al- humanity(surah Al- treatment towards all
Islam
Fatihah:2) A’raf:158)
has sent me as a mercy to
the universe&as a human beings irrespective individuals Elements of Eg:the prohibition of riba(usury)
of one’s colour,
Prophet Muhammad’s mission:
guidance to the universe”
language,race or Hifz al-Din(protection of religion) preservation
Hifz al-Nasl(protection of progeny)
-for the whole world & times
nationality Eg:the imposition of jihad
Eg:the prohibition of zina(adultery)
-in conformity to the universality of Islam Hifz al-Nafs(protection of self)
-guide & leader for all men & all ages Hifz al-Aql(protection of mind/reason)
Eg:the imposition of Qisas (retaliation)
-Allah provide him,a complete code to be followed Eg:the prohibition of khamr(wine)
 Free mixing of 2 Islam has imposed severe punishments for those Allah SWT has ordered that everyone Safeguarding mind from anything
different sexes is who commit adultery should protect this precious gift by that might harm its ability &
prohibited utilizing it for the benefit of all & not for Hifz Al-’Aql functions
Adultery will lead to the spread of different
Islam regulates the relationship by evils & problems in society; the birth of any evil/anything that might lead to (Protection of • Eg:consumption of liquor/similar
Hifz al-Nasl
encouraging Muslims to enter into illegitimate children&irresponsible parents destruction. mind/reason) substances that ill deteriorate
(protection of
marriage o protect themselves the functions of the mind
from evil deeds progeny) To achieve, this goal has given the freedom to
&to protect their dignity Protection of Al-Din from broader scope;defending Muslims to express their views & tolerate the
the Islamic faith from enemies’ attack&demands differences in view & opinion
Hifz Al-
Must protected,no waging war with enemies of Islam,should be done • Must conform to the moral&ethical values
Nafs(protection
difference between the for the sake of protecting Islam from being provided by Quran & Sunnah
of self) Islam has ordered that no
life of rich&poor,between destroyed. one should transgress &
leader&subordinate,betw Hifz Al-Mal acquire the property of
Essential for The Shari’ah prohibits all means of acquiring the (protection of
een Muslim&non-Muslim Hifz al-Din others without legitimate
Muslims to property of others illegitimately:
Kill innocent (protection property) reasons & formal contract
Obligatory to every protect • Taking riba(usury)
human (obligatory) of religion) • Cheating transaction
individual&society
beings:death • Breaking the trust in matters related to
Protection of al-Din is
Shari’ah has enacted a penalty is the Increase the Iman of property, stealing property from others
achieved through the
severe punishment for those punishment a person&will.
Acquiring a property is a basic human need.
who murder others Shields that protects a person from
Islam imposes severe punishments for those who Everyone has the property right & would like to
Lead to saving many Will deter others committing ins/becoming apostate
steal the properties of others have all the necessary protection & security for
more lives from committing &indulging in action that demolish his that property
such a crime Din.

Tahsiniyyat (luxuries/refinements)

• Avoiding extravagances
• Refer to the desirable factors that give perfection &
additional values to human life
Lesser essential for • Refer to interests whose realization led to the
Islam encourages & human life compared improvement & attainment of desirable goals. Branded outfits, luxury cars,
regulates these needs to Dhoruriyyat bungalows

The forgoing of the fast • Extravagance & self-indulgence is strongly

• Proofs of Allah’s endless
These are those benefit by : disapproved in Islam
Mercy & generosity to
that remove severity & The sick/the traveller
human beings
hardship Hajiyyat Attainment of
(complementary) • Do not remove relieve difficulties virtues
Eg:rukhsah/rukhash but rather brighten & adorn life
(concession)
Example:
• Healthy food Shortening of the Observance of cleanliness in personal
• Marriage The lack of any of these needs, appearance & ibadah
however, is not a matter of life & salah Wearing of perfume when attaining the
• Communication tools
• transportation death, especially on an individual basis Friday congregational prayer