Table of Contents
Man of Our Age11
Greedy Animals11
Quest for the philosophy of life and its aim 12
Iman 15
Role of iman in the life of a child 15
Subdual by doubt16
Constructive doubt17
Role of iman again 17
Constructive iman 17
Unbridled liberty is not compatible with belief in an ideology 18
Outlook on the world 19
Deep and Definite Knowledge20
(1) Pursuit of base desires20
(2) Customs of the forefathers20
(3) Blind submission to the great and the powerful20
Ears for hearing, Eyes for seeing, Heart for understanding 20
Basic and expanded role of heart21
Consideration 21
Another Fallacy 23
Realism 24
Correct Thinking 24
Man of Islam 25
Man -- the self-maker and the selector25
Big trust26
Human personality 26
Human emancipation 26
Bond with eternity 27
The Sources of Creation 28
1. The world is a reality 28
2. The world is well-organized 28
3. `To become' and its cause28
4. Cause of systematic development and changes29
5. Not an accident29
Contradiction or attraction and cohesion 30
The World is a Dependent Reality 32
Signs of Allah 32
(1) Phenomenon and its producer32
The doctrine of Causation 33
A world of phenomena33
(2) Homogeneity of the existing things34
(3) Mutual compatibility of two things not co-existent34
(4) March toward unlimited perfection 35
(5) Eloquent signs36
Special signs36
Every thing at every stage is His sign 37
Note40
Monotheism of the Qur’an 42
Refutation of polytheism 42
The causes and the agents43
The miracles44
Superstitions not to be confused with causes44
Supplication 45
Unity in Regards to Worship 46
Unity in regard to submission and obedience47
Submission to the command of Allah 47
The Unique and Matchless God 48
Intrinsic Unity 48
Evaluation of extremist view 49
Notes50
Names and Attributes of Allah 52
Kindness to others is a good quality. Allah is52
Allah is Independent52
Allah is All-knowing 53
Allah is All-powerful53
Will and Volition of Allah 53
Allah is Beneficent and Forgiving 55
Allah is just55
Role of Divine Cosmology in Human Life56
Two stage extensive life56
Conclusion 57
Spiritual and practical effects of religious belief57
Guides of Humanity 59
Distinctive features of prophets59
(1) Miracles59
(2) Infallibility 59
Difference between a prophet and a genius61
(3) Dynamic leadership 61
(5) General welfare62
(6) Normal personal life62
Role of revelation in human life63
Relationship between knowledge, reason and revelation 63
Islam Advocates Justice65
Justice of will or willed justice65
Doctrine of Justice66
Justice and the Hereafter68
The Hereafter69
Man and Evolution 72
Life72
Manufacture of living cell72
Life, a Divine phenomenon 73
Man and Evolution 74
Principles which may be discovered 75
Scientific presumption, not incontrovertible principle76
Conclusion 77
Emergence of man 77
Exceptional Organisms78
Man 80
Appearance of New Humanism 80
Man from the Qur'anic point of view 81
Range of Man’s Choice and Will82
(1) Innate nature of man and his disposition 82
(2) Modification of Propensities82
(3) Role of natural and geographical environment83
(4) Role of historical, social and economic factors84
(5) Role of the rules and regulations in the field of choice84
(6) Divine revelation 85
(7) Man's own deeds make his destiny 85
(8) Aim of Man's efforts86
Prosperity and salvation 86
(9) Ideals and values86
(10) Seeking Allah and Truth 87
Man from the View Point of Existentialism 87
Man from the View Point of Islam 89
(2) Human freedom and Divine destiny 89
(3) Sphere of choice and role of guidance90
(4) Man has a purpose90
(5) Man is responsible90
(6) Vigilance and anxiety 90
(7) Man is not without a refuge91
(8) Self-dependence, fear and hope91
View Point of Dialectical Materialism 91
Islam's approach to these questions93
Notes94
Islamic Conception of History 97
The Qur'an pays attention to the usual course of history 97
Violent outburst of desires and emotions98
Question of contradiction 99
b. Identification of opportunities; and 101
Great Role of the Prophets in Making History 101
Revelation was the motive force of the Prophetic Movements103
Revelation 104
Some effects of revelation 104
Islamic Movement – A Manifestation of the Rules of History 105
Domination of injustice cannot last long 105
Arabia provided a favorable atmosphere106
Pioneers - Chosen companions107
Role of emigration 107
Guidance of the masses109
Element of Jihad 109
Universality of the movement109
Leadership 110
Three principles of the effectiveness of historic movements110
Human beings as the agents of Divine retribution 111
Respect of the culture and human values of others111
Corruption of leadership 112
Internal resistance113
Invaders influenced 113
Final triumph of truth 115
Final Victory 115
Advent of the Mahdi116
At the threshold of appearance117
Revolutionary leader and his supporters117
Undergoing hardships for achieving success118
Notes121
Self Making 122
Cleanliness122
Ablution 125
Bathing 126
Tayammum 127
Food 127
Slaughtering of animals129
Wastage of food 130
Spiritual Health 130
Balanced growth 130
Moral criteria131
The real criteria of morals133
(a) Man's Dignity 133
(b) Proximity to Allah 134
Improper Traits of Character135
1. Hypocrisy 135
2. Arrogance137
3. Slander138
4. Lying 139
5. Backbiting and calumny 140
(a) Evidence141
(b) Restraining from evil141
(c) Complaint141
(d) Guidance and consultation 141
(e) Exposing the false evidence141
(g) Grading 141
6. Jealousy 141
Combating against jealousy 142
How to Purge Soul of these Pollutions143
Piety 144
Strengthening of will-power145
Return to the right path - Repentance146
Creative Role of Sentiments148
Real sentiments and artificial sentiments148
Artificial sentiments149
Real sentiments150
Family sentiments152
Being good to kindred 153
Love for neighbors154
Spiritual brotherhood 155
Companionship 156
Choosing friends and companions158
Cheerfulness and politeness159
Abiding by rules of social behavior159
Reception and farewell160
Humility 160
Correspondence161
Respect for Elders and Kindness to Youngsters161
Hospitality 162
Self Making for Social Work 162
Pre-requisities for collective work 163
(1) One aim and one policy 163
(2) Recognition of one's own limitations and those of others163
(3) Just appraisal of one's own work and that of others164
(4) Abstention from egoism and being self-opinionated 164
(5) Respect for majority opinion 165
Major Jihad 165
Family 172
Society and its kinds172
Family 172
Tribe172
Clan 172
Nation 172
Other social groupings172
Dogmatic and ideological society 172
Marriage173
Importance of marriage from Islamic point of view 173
Basic object of marriage173
(a) Securing comfortable atmosphere for husband and wife173
Consent of father to the marriage of a girl175
Equality or general fitness for matrimonial alliance175
(1) Faith 176
(2) Morality 177
(3) Financial competence178
(4) Compatibility 178
How to select a suitable spouse178
Persons between whom marriage is forbidden 178
Consaguineous mahrams179
Sister179
Maternal aunt and mother179
Brother179
Foster-mahrams179
Mahrams on account of affinity 179
Contracting marriage180
or180
Financial independence of woman 180
Lightness of dower181
Obligations of husband and wife181
Financial responsibility 181
Maintenance of Children and the Responsibility of Guardianship 182
Moral and human responsibilities184
Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage184
Divorce in Islamic law 184
Effects of divorce185
What should be the condition of a woman to be divorced 186
Conditions of the effectiveness of divorce186
Kinds of divorce186
Kinds of irrevocable divorce186
Iddah of divorce187
Period of Iddah 187
Rules regarding the period of iddah 187
Right of guardianship of children 188
Fixed Time Marriage188
Sexual problem of the youth 188
Solution of sexual problem 188
Formula of fixed-time marriage189
Zawwajtoka nafsi fil muddatil ma'loomati alas sidaaqil ma `loom 189
Rules of fixed-time marriage189
Fixed-time marriage from the point of view of others191
Polygamy 191
(a) Natural and social pre-requisites of polygamy 192
(b) Polygamy before Islam 192
Polygamy and its conditions in Islam 193
Family Manners193
Some reciprocal responsibilities of parents and children 194
Guidelines of Islamic Economy 195
(1) Economics195
(2) Importance of Economic problems195
Islamic Economy 195
Ownership 196
Kinds of Ownership 196
(1) Absolute ownership 197
(2) Public ownership 197
(3) Private ownership 197
Absolute ownership 197
Public ownership 197
Wealth 198
To amass wealth is a matter of vanity 199
Right of property in Islam 200
Natural Sources of Wealth 201
Earth 201
Ownership of land 201
(1) Lands owned by society 201
(2) Lands owned by State201
(3) Lands owned by private individuals201
Lands owned by society 201
Lands owned by the State202
Lands owned by private individuals202
Keeping arable land uncultivated 203
Water204
Naturally accessible water204
Water not naturally accessible205
Minerals205
Economic Role of Human Labour205
Labour is the key of utilizing natural resources206
No gain without work 207
Distribution 207
Services208
False work or a device for exploitation 208
Usury 209
Deviation of money from its course209
Precedents of usury in history 210
Usury in the Qur'an 211
Banking 212
Solution of the problem 214
(2) Establishment of interest-free banks216
Conclusion 216
Transfer of Ownership 216
Transactions216
General rules of transaction 217
Different kinds of sale218
Necessity of knowing the laws of trade219
Revocation of contract219
Inheritance220
Division of inheritance220
Distribution of Wealth 221
Spending 222
Prohibition of the hoarding of wealth 223
Zakat225
Economic Responsibilities of the Islamic Rulers225
Public Treasury 225
An important social and economic principle228
Just Social System 230
Society 230
Accidental society 230
Intentional society 230
Characteristics of Accidental Society 230
Characteristics of Intentional Society 231
Individual and society 231
It is the individual who is important231
It is the society which is important232
It is the mixture of the individual and the society which is important232
Social System 234
• Mutual relations of its members, and 234
Just Social System 235
Society 235
Equality of men 235
Legal Justice236
Elimination of undue discrimination under Islamic conception 236
Economic Justice237
Freedom of thinking and acquirement of knowledge237
Profit is the result of work and all-round activity 238
Privation is the result of encroachment238
Law of justice and a just mechanism to enforce it238
Sense of responsibility 239
Islamic brotherhood 239
Character building and fighting against corruption 239
Essential Elements for the Establishment of a Just Social System 240
Law 240
Sources of Law 240
Law and Its Sources in Islam 241
Right course towards this magnificent end 242
Ijtihad 243
Formulation of law concerning the ruling system 244
Formulation of law on individual matters244
Qualifications of a competent religious authority 244
Formulation of new provisions246
Sources of Cannon Law 246
Authoritativeness of the Qur'an 247
Utilization of the Sunnah 247
Consensus of opinion 247
Reason 248
Role of reason in determining the principles of religion 248
Role of reason in finding out the inimitability of the Qur'an 249
Philosophy of the rules of law 249
Connection between Ijtihad and finality of Islam 250
Guarantee of the Enforcement of Law 251
Mature thinking 251
Regarding drinking and gambling 251
Human and Ideological sentiments252
Faith in Allah and His recompense in this as well as in the next world 252
Whole-hearted respect of law 253
Exhortation to good and restraining from evil253
Restraining from evil means254
Government255
Tradition of al-Ghadir256
Main qualifications of a ruler during the period of occultation 258
Role of Shura and Bay’at259
(1) Role of consultation 259
(a) Administrative affairs259
(b) Election of the ruler260
(2) Role of the pledge of allegiance260
Loss of eligibility to rule261
Caliphate and Imamate261
Doctrines of Justice and Imamate266
Doctrine of Imamate267
Evil consequences of the infringement of this doctrine267
(b) Muslims lost competent authority on Islamic knowledge268
Back to the main discussion 268
Arbitration 269
It is a social duty to settle the differences270
Various ways of settling differences270
Administration of Justice in Islam 272
Heavy responsibilities of a judge272
Adherence to the Divine law 273
Behaviour towards litigants273
Independence and Immunity of judiciary 273
Relations of the Muslims with Others273
Jihad 275
Aims of Islamic Jihad 276
Aggression is bad, whosoever may be the aggressor276
Jihad against Egoism 276
Islam is a world system 277
Before having recourse to fight truth should be explained 277
Special facilities provided by Islam for this purpose278
Peace in Islam 278
Full preparedness to face the enemy 278
Horse racing and archery 279
Immortal279
Fighters who do not lag behind in their effort280
Invincible and indefatigable fighters280
Notes281