THE PATH TO HAPPINESS
Dear Reader,
Islam is a complete and integral Divine religion and
way of life. It has a complete code of ethics for a happy
life, as well as a peaceful and tranquil life after death.
Islam is free from all imperfections and defects.
Any deviant or abnormal behavior observed in a Muslim
should have no bearing on Islam, none whatsoever.
The reason for such deviant behavior is generally a
poor understanding of the faith, and in other cases,
weak faith that leads to the person going astray from
what is proper and noble.
It is unjust and unreasonable for Islam to be assessed
or evaluated based on any individuals’ behavior or
attitudes, with the exception of the Prophet Muhammad,
who is the best example and role model for all humans.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. True Happiness
3. Benefits of the Islamic Way of Life.
4. How to attain True Happiness
6. Final Thoughts
FOREWORD
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All praise be to God, the Lord of all the worlds, the Creator of the
heavens and earth and all creatures living in them. May God grant
peace and blessings to Prophet Muhammad, God’s final Messenger,
whose message brought mercy to all mankind. May He also
give His blessings to all the prophets and messengers whom He sent to guide mankind out of
darkness and into light.
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that provides practical and effective solutions to all the problems faced by humanity.
Islam gives clear and solid answers to all of the questions that have troubled people
over many generations, such as: How did we come into existence and why do we exist?
Where do we go from here? Furthermore, Islam is the only religion that requires its
followers to love and respect all the prophets God sent, particularly Moses and Jesus
(peace be upon them both).
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By God’s grace, Islam is the fastest growing religion in our time, as confirmed by a study
undertaken by the Pew Research Center,(1) and our motive is to make this great divine
faith known to all people.
This book, The Path to Happiness, explains that the way of life provided by Islam for its followers
is divine, intended to ensure that people enjoy real happiness in this present life and
in the life to come. Whatever the Islamic way of life includes of obligations and prohibitions
meets human needs and ensures man’s happiness. Islam gives its followers a clear concept
of man’s status and his relationship with the universe around him. Islamic obligations and
prohibitions neither restrict people’s freedom, nor impose a burden on them.
Islam establishes the concept of true and everlasting happiness, which is the happy
future life in heaven. This makes Muslims aspire to the sublime through the obedience of
God and earning His pleasure.
We hope that readers will find this book useful in adding to their knowledge and understanding
of Islam.
Basil ibn Abdullah al-Fawzan
Executive Director
Glossary
1. Dinar & Dirham: Silver and gold coins used in the past.
2. Hadeeth: Recorded reports regarding what the Prophet said,
did, approved, and disapproved of, explicitly or implicitly.
3. I’tikaaf: In general, it refers to seclusion. I’tikaaf is an act of
worship whereby the person secludes himself in the Masjid
and worships Allah.
4. Iman: Belief.
5. Jannah: This is the Heavenly Abode or Heavenly Gardens
which Allah grants His pious servants in the Hereafter.
6. Shaitan: Satan.
7. Shari’ah: Islamic Jurisprudential Law.
8. Sunnah: Has more than one meaning. It may refer to:
a. Prophetic Traditions.
b. A class of ruling which denotes that an act is recommended
but not obligatory.
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All praise is due to Allah alone, and may Allah exalt the
mention of our Prophet and render him, his household and his
companions safe from every evil.
You may very well find the key to your happiness by spending
a few minutes reading through this booklet, so put aside any
preconceived notions till you completely read through it.
Dear reader, I think you will agree with me that we live in a
beautiful world that is worthy of contemplation. The creatures
that dwell within it, the intricate correlation of planets, heavenly
bodies and galaxies that can be witnessed are proof enough
that if there were no Creator everything would fall into chaos!
God, the Exalted, says:
“It is not possible for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the
night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit, is swimming.” (36:40)
These heavenly bodies will continue in their orbits until the
Creator ordains that they are to stop, at which point chaos
would spread; marking the end of this life as we know it. God,
the Exalted, says:
“When the sky breaks apart and when the stars fall, scattering
and when the seas erupt and when the [contents of] graves are
scattered.” ( 82:1-4)
Before we continue, a question must be asked...What is the
purpose behind the creation of all of this? Was it created without
purpose? How about the amazing human being regarding which
God, the Exalted, says:
“O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the
Generous, Who created you, proportioned you, and balanced
you? In whatever form He willed has He assembled you.” (82:6-8)
Throughout the course of our lives, much of what we do is done
with purpose and intention so that we can achieve our goals.
Similarly, nothing God does is without a divine wisdom and
purpose. He, the Exalted, says:
“Then did you think that We created you uselessly and that to Us you
would not be returned? So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth;
there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.” (23:115-116)
The world around us and the heavens above us are ample
(1) The actual word
used in the Qur›an
is Rubb. There is no
proper equivalent for
Rubb in the English
language. It means the
Creator, the Fashioner,
the Provider, the
One upon Whom all
creatures depend
for their means of
subsistence, and the
One Who gives life and
causes death.
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enough to compel us to ask the logical question, who created
and perfected all of this? The untainted human nature and sane
intellect will lead one to recognize his Lord as the Supreme
Creator. God, the Exalted, says:
“Those who remember Allah while standing or sitting or lying on
their sides and give thought to the creation of the heavens and
the earth, [saying], ‘Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly,
exalted are You [above such a thing]. Hence, protect us from
the punishment of the fire.’” (3:191)
The One Who created this universe from nothing will bring it to
an end so that the eternal life may begin. Allah, the Exalted, says:
“The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a scroll
for the [keeping of] records. As We began the first creation, we
will repeat it. That is a promise binding upon Us. Indeed, we will
do it.” (21:104)
You, a human being, are subject to the rules of this universe,
where everything has an end. You will depart this life, but in your
case, the story doesn’t end there as you shall be resurrected
and held accountable for your deeds. After the judgment, you
will go forth to everlasting bliss or end up in an abyss of endless
torment. Indeed, the One Who created you from nothing can
easily recreate you. Allah, the Exalted, says:
“And it is He who begins creation, then He repeats it, and that
is even easier for Him. To Him belongs the paramount attribute
in the heavens and earth. And He is the Exalted in Might, the
Wise.” (30:27)
Some may think this an improbability, but look around you.
Look at the desert wastelands that do not receive a single
drop of water, not a single sign of life can be seen, but behold!
When rain falls and the earth is quenched, vegetation shoots
forth, dismissing any wrong notions one might have had that
vegetation could not be sustained in that area. This is a sure
sign that resurrection is inevitable. Allah, the Exalted, says:
“And of His signs is that you see the earth stilled, but when We
send down upon it rain, it quivers and grows. Indeed, He who
has given it life is the Giver of Life to the dead. Indeed, He is
over all things competent.” (41:39)
The world
around us and the
heavens above us
are ample enough
to compel us to ask
the logical question,
who created and
perfected all of this?
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True Happiness
Do you know what is happiness? It has been defined as an
agreeable feeling or condition of the soul arising from good
fortune of any kind that is built on firm belief.
Every person must have a goal they wish to attain. The more
success they have toward accomplishing this goal, the greater
their sense of happiness.
Psychologists define happiness as a continuous feeling of enjoyment,
satisfaction, generosity and delight, arising from contentment
in one’s self and life, as well as the belief that they will
have a blissful destiny.
Types of Happiness
From this definition, we can categorize happiness into three
categories:
First Category: False happiness, which lasts only for a
short period of time. This form of happiness is the result of a
sudden, but often short-lived, “high”. Many believe that happiness
can be attained through substance abuse and, on account
of this, they consume drugs and alcohol to avoid the problems
of everyday life. They believe happiness is achieved initially by
forgetting about the problems of life. Drug abuse gives one an
illusion of happiness, which quickly dissipates along with the
amount of drug in the bloodstream, plunging that individual into
a state of complete misery. This would then drive that person
to seek out more drugs, and ultimately become addicted and
vulnerable. Furthermore, this individual is at risk for contracting
a number of psychological and physical diseases.
Second Category: Happiness experienced when
achieving goals. It is similar to the previous form of happiness
Psychologists
define happiness
as a continuous
feeling of enjoyment,
satisfaction,
generosity and
delight, arising from
contentment in one’s
self and life, as well as
the belief that they will
have a blissful destiny
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in that it is short-lived, although it is less harmful than the previous
form of happiness. Great efforts are exerted in attaining a
goal, and when it is finally achieved, one would wonder, what’s
next? The emptiness one would experience after the climax
and initial bout of happiness is somewhat similar to the emptiness
experienced in the first category.
Third Category: True happiness. This form of happiness
will remain with an individual under all circumstances;
through delight and anguish, poverty and prosperity, sickness
and health and whether or not one would attain of this world
what they wish for or not. This happiness is the result of one’s
belief.
Do you want true Happiness?
This question may seem odd, since the answer is obvious.
I believe any sane individual would reply in the affirmative. So
how can one achieve happiness? Every individual has their
own opinion as regards how they can attain happiness. Some
believe that happiness is attained by making money, while
others see it in holding positions of power. It is sometimes
seen through having many friends or having the power to influence
others. If we were to ask anyone who has strived to
achieve a goal, if they have actually attained true happiness,
the answer would most often be in the negative. The reason
is simple; true happiness is a continuous feeling of bliss and
comfort. One will not be able to experience this even if they
had an earth-load of gold, for as it has been said in an Arabic
proverb, “One may be able to purchase a bed, but certainly
cannot purchase sleep.”
Many times, one’s faith will distance one from true happiness
because it may require of a person to believe in the illogical or
unreasonable. The spiritual vacuum that leads one to misery
True happiness.
This form of
happiness will
remain with an
individual under
all circumstances;
through delight and
anguish, poverty and
prosperity, sickness
and health.
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cannot be removed unless one accepts the true faith, which
will contribute to his individuality and define for him a worthy
goal in life.
Attaining true happiness is actually easy and well within anyone’s
reach, but the source from which it can be acquired remains
a puzzle to many. If one is truly searching for happiness, they
should be willing to sacrifice in order to attain it. True happiness
can only be acquired by accepting Islam; by submitting yourself
to the Creator. Some may view this statement with skepticism,
but it is the truth. Once a person accepts Islam wholeheartedly
and begins to apply it as they should and upholds its commandments
as per its two sources, the Qur’an and Sunnah(1), they will
experience true happiness.
Some people may ask, “Why?” Before answering, an examination
of the definition of happiness is required. Psychologists
state that happiness is a continuous feeling of enjoyment, satisfaction,
generosity and delight arising from contentment in
one’s self, life and ultimate destiny. An individual will achieve all
of this through Islam. God, Almighty, says:
“Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men
and believing women, the obedient men and obedient women,
the truthful men and the truthful women, the patient men and
the patient women, the humble men and the humble women,
the fasting men and the fasting women, the men who guard
their private parts and the women who do so, and the men who
remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah
has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.” (33:35)
Satisfaction in life is also guaranteed by Almighty God:
“You are the best nation produced for mankind. You enjoin
what is right, forbid what is wrong, and believe in Allah. If only
the People of the Scripture had believed, it would have been
better for them. Among them are believers, but most of them
are defiantly disobedient.” (3:110)
(1) The Sunnah
is the Prophetic
Traditions. They
include the
Prophet’s actions,
statements and
tacit approvals.
Attaining true
happiness is easy,
within anyone’s
reach, but the
source from which
it can be acquired
may remain a puzzle
to many.
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Satisfaction is also promised to us by Almighty God in the next
life, He says:
“Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds - they
will have the Gardens of Paradise(1) as their home. Therein they
shall abide forever. They will never desire to leave it.” (18:107-108)
In essence, true happiness is the result of a number of factors
and cannot be achieved except when one accepts a faith that
balances between the material and spiritual aspects of life.
Worldly “man-made” systems, new-age faiths and cults that are
marketed to the masses; all are adopted as a reaction to Islam.
Yet, these systems offer no long-term solutions to the problems
we face today. Consider for a moment the collapsed Soviet
Union, and the currently reigning capitalist systems that are on
the brink of collapse. The reason that these systems have not
succeeded is simple; they are built upon false doctrines and are
based on opinions that are short-sighted.
For the most part, “man-made” systems typically favor one
group of people over others. They promote one of two extremes,
the individual over the community or community over
the individual. What is worse than this, is that many “manmade”
systems will favor the material aspect of life over the
spiritual one. Islam, on the other hand, presents mankind with
a perfect equilibrium. God, the Exalted, says:
“And thus we have made you a moderate community such that
you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will
be a witness over you.” (2:143)
Prophet Muhammad 2)صلى الله عليه وسلم ) told his companion Abdullah b. Umar,
may Allah be pleased with him:
(1) This is the Heavenly
Abode or Heavenly
Gardens, which
Allah grants His
pious servants in the
Hereafter.
(2) This symbol means,
“may Allah exalt his
mention, and render
him and his household
safe and secure from
every derogatory
thing”.
• You are the best nation produced (3:110)
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Materialists
tend to disregard
the soul and view
life as nothing
but a means
through which
they can satisfy
their desires.
They absolutely
disregard the
spiritual side of life.
“O Abdullah I have been informed that you continuously fast
throughout the days and perform prayers throughout the night.’
He said: ‘Yes, I do that.’ The Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) said to him: ‘Do not
do that, fast a day and do not fast the next, perform prayers for
a period of time during the night and then get some sleep. For
indeed, your body has a right over you, your eyes have a right
over you and your wife has a right over you.” (Bukhari)
Materialists tend to disregard the soul and view life as nothing
but a means through which they can satisfy their various appetites.
They absolutely disregard the spiritual side of life. This
is the common trend in the West, for many have abandoned religion.
The question that should be asked then is, will this bring
about happiness? Any logical, sane individual will find the answer
to this to be in the negative. If material comforts were the
key to happiness, affluent individuals wouldn’t commit suicide
as happens in many of the richest and most developed societies
in the world today. Whereas, the opposite is not true - those
living in the poorest societies in the world often display a deep
happiness and contentment with their life.
Sadness thus comes directly as a result of the emptiness of
the soul; a spiritual disease. The cure, quite simple and free of
charge, is to believe in God Almighty and to accept the faith
that He has approved for mankind. This spiritual disease, if
left unattended, will have disastrous consequences, as can be
seen in many shattered lives around the world.
In Scandinavia, a first world nation, which is considered by
some to be amongst the wealthiest of countries in the world,
both on the individual basis and governmental level, one would
think people would be living blissful lives. Strangely enough,
it has the highest suicide rate in the world. Muslim countries,
many of which are considered of the “third-world” block, have
such a small percentage of suicides that they number less than
one case per month in many cases.
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F. Filweas(1) said: “The West is suffering from a vast spiritual
void, which no principle or faith could fill to bring about
happiness. Despite the affluence there, and the so-called
economic prosperity, besides the satisfaction of physical
needs of people, the Western man still has a sense of worthlessness
in his life. He wonders why he is living, where he is
going, and why. But no one so far has given him a satisfactory
response. Unfortunately, he has no idea that his remedy
is in the right religion about which he knows nothing more
than doubts. However, the beginning of a light has started
to breakthrough after a few groups of Westerners embraced
Islam and Western man began to see men and women put
Islam into practice and live up to its teachings with his own
eyes. Everyday some people there embrace the true religion.
It is just the beginning.”
The soul should be fed as should the body. If this is not
done properly, one will have unnecessary anxiety, feelings of
discontent and general unhappiness. The soul is nourished
with the true belief in the Oneness of God, and the belief that
He will resurrect us and hold us accountable for what we have
done. One must also excel in doing the good and avoiding the
evil. God, Almighty, says:
“Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the
remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of
Allah hearts are assured.” (13:28)
Contentment, happiness, and feelings of bliss, are some of the
great feelings a sincere Muslim experiences on a regular basis.
The scholar, Ibn Taymiyyah, may God have mercy on him, after
being tortured, banished and imprisoned said: “What can my
enemies do to me? My paradise and orchard are in my heart
and they never part with me. If my captors imprison me, I see it
as a religious retreat, if they kill me it is martyrdom, and if they
banish me from my land it is like tourism.”
The West is
suffering from a
vast spiritual void,
which no principle
or faith could fill
to bring about
happiness.
(1) A British
Naval officer who
participated in both
world wars and
embraced Islam in
1924 after he had
read the Holy Qur’an
and some books on
Islam.
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These words are simply amazing. He was imprisoned and mistreated
and still, this is what he felt. A person true in his faith will
be happy at all times. Islam will give a person complete spiritual
happiness and contentment regardless of their financial or
social condition in life. A true Muslim will be content in almost
all circumstances, whether sick or healthy, rich or poor, or in a
state of security or chaos. God, the Exalted, says:
“When disaster strikes them, they say, ‘Indeed we belong to Allah,
and indeed to Him we will return.’ Those are the ones upon
whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy, and it is those
who are the rightly guided.” (2:156-157)
The Messenger of God صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“Amazing indeed is the attitude of the believer, everything is
ultimately good for him and this is only for a believer. When he
is graced with a blessing, he would be thankful and grateful
to God and it would be good for him, and when he is afflicted
with a calamity, he would be patient and it would be good for
him.” (Muslim)
The teachings of Islam will most certainly cause you to forget
your worries and will make you patient. It will move you from
the sphere of discontentment to one of contentment.
It is also important to remember that Islam does not order its
followers to become monks or to distance themselves from
worldly pleasures. On the contrary, it requires of a believer to
utilize whatever worldly possessions they have to acquire true
happiness.
Whoever has a position of power should use his power to
spread the justice found in the religion of God and to take care
of the needs of his fellow brothers and sisters. God says:
“Whoever intercedes for a good cause will have a reward therefrom,
and whoever intercedes for an evil cause will have a burden
therefrom. And ever is Allah, over all things, a Keeper.” (4:85)
The
teachings
of Islam will most
certainly cause
you to forget your
worries and will
make you patient.
It will move you
from the sphere of
discontentment to
one of contentment.
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Whoever has wealth should use that wealth in the path of God
and to help alleviate the problems of his fellow brothers. God
says:
“And those who know that as regards their wealth, both the
petitioner and the deprived have rights.” (70:24-5)
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم clarified what will happen with one’s wealth.
He said:
“The [person] will say, ‘My wealth, my wealth.’ It will be said,
‘Your wealth is none other than that which you consumed and
it turned to waste, or that which you wore and wore it out, or
that which you gave in charity and stored it away for yourself
[in the Hereafter].’” (Muslim)
The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم is the example for all Muslims and
every Muslim tries hard to emulate him. Abu Dharr, one of
the Companions of the Prophet, said, “I was walking with the
Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم in Madinah till we
reached Mount Uhud.” The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“O Abu Dharr!’ I replied, ‘Yes O Messenger of Allah.’
He said, ‘If I had a mountain of gold the size
of Mount Uhud, I would distribute it all
within three days, and would only take
from it enough to pay off a debt.’ The
Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) then said, ‘Those who
are the richest in this world will be
the poorest on the Day of Resurrection,
except if they give out in
charity and indeed very few are
they.’” (Bukhari)
• “Those who have
believed and whose
hearts are assured by the
remembrance of Allah.”
(13:28)
The
Messenger
of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم is the
example for all
Muslims and every
Muslim tries hard to
emulate him.
Benefits of the 03
Islamic Way of
Life
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The Islamic way of life is indeed one that will achieve for its follower’s
true happiness, on the condition that one follows its
commandments and refrains from its prohibitions. One is not deprived
by the commandments of Islam. On the contrary, it is a
divine system of law given to us by the Creator of man. He knows
best what will benefit us in this world. Let us view some of these
commandments and see whether or not they are beneficial.
Usury: God, Almighty, says:
“O you who have believed, fear Allah and give
up what remains [due to you] of interest, if you
are sincerely believers.” (2:278)
Almost everyone knows that interest is a form
of injustice through which the rich consume
the wealth of the poor. In short, it is a disgusting
form of greed that exploits the weaknesses
of people. From an economical perspective,
it places wealth in the hands of a few.
Many non-Muslims have spoken out against
this system and have confirmed its flaws.
Fornication and Adultery: Whoever lives in
Western society will know full well the grave dangers that pertain
to sexual freedom. The dangers include a number of sexually
transmitted diseases that have sadly become quite widespread.
God, the Exalted, says:
“And do not approach fornication and adultery. Indeed, it is
ever an immorality and is evil as a way.” (17:32)
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“If fornication and adultery become widespread among a people,
diseases will spread amongst them that were not known in
previous generations.” (Ibn Majah)
Any aware
individual will know
that interest is a
form of injustice
through which the
wealthy consume
the wealth of the
less fortunate.
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There are a
number of medical
reasons for the
prohibition of the
consumption of
alcohol. Millions of
people die every
year as a result of it.
Drinking Alcohol: The dangers of alcohol have
been affirmed by modern medicine. God, Almighty, says:
“O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling,
[sacrificing on] stone alters, and divining arrows are but defilement
from the work of Satan, so avoid it that you may be
successful. Satan only wants to cause between you animosity
and hatred through intoxicants and gambling and to avert you
from the remembrance of Allah and from prayer. So will you
not desist?” (5:90-91)
There are a number of medical reasons for the prohibition of
the consumption of alcohol. Millions of people die every year
as a result of it. Some alcohol related illnesses include:
• Liver failure.
• Various forms of cancer.
• Esophagitis, gastritis, pancreatitis and
hepatitis.
• Cardiomyopathy.
• Seizures.
• Brain damage and dementia.
• Anemia, jaundice and blood abnormalities.
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Castigatory laws: God, Almighty,
says:
“And there is for you, in legal retribution, [the
saving of] life, O people of understanding, that
you may become righteous.” (2:179)
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God, Almighty, has most certainly told the truth. When castigatory
punishments are implemented, it would save people’s lives
and protect society at large. It would also protect people’s wealth
and honor.
In order for any system to be successful, there must be an influential
power to support it. People would freely go through
red lights if no system were in place to punish those who do so.
People would steal if no deterrent was present. In short, there
must be a significant deterrent in place. If no such deterrent is
present, chaos will become widespread.
Applying castigatory law is nothing new. It was common amongst
previous divine systems of law. God, the All-Wise, says:
“And We ordained for them therein a life for a life, an eye for
an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth,
and for wounds, legal retribution. But whoever gives [up his
right as] charity, it is an expiation for him. And whoever does
not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are
the wrongdoers.” (5:45)
The question arises of which form of castigatory punishment
is more effective in alleviating crime in society. Are the divine
castigatory laws handed down by the Creator above those
found within man-made systems of law? Man-made laws give
more priority to the oppressor than to the oppressed. They
can often be worked around, and one can be saved from the
punishment. No system of law in this age has proven to be as
effective as Islam.
• And there is for you in legal retribution [saving of] life (2:179)
Man-made laws
give more priority to
the oppressor than
to the oppressed.
They can often be
worked around
and one can be
saved from the
punishment. No
system of law in this
age has proven to
be as effective as
Islam.
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