Islam is the Complete Code
of Life
Islam is a constituent part of life. It tells us how to manage all
activities of life in a sound and ethical way. Everyone can easily
understand the Quran and follow the footsteps of the Prophet
Muhammad (SAW), to the best of his or her ability. Allah assured
that He will accept the deeds that each soul has the ability to offer:
“On no soul does Allah place a burden greater than it can
bear.” (Quran 2:286)
Islam established a clear system of worship, laws about how to live
life, civil rights, political rights, social issues and rights, laws of
marriage and divorce, inheritance rights and all others which we
deal with our daily life routine. It is not in the mosque only; it is
for daily life, a guide to life in all its aspects. As we know Islam is a
guide to life in all its aspects so it keeps away a Muslim from the
confusion of any type because Islam is logical and rational.
Islam conducts a Muslim’s life in all its aspects. That’s why it is not
only a religion, but also a way of life. It surely states that righteous
conduct must be followed by belief in Allah. The Quran says: “For
those who believe and work deeds of righteousness is a
reward that will never (fail).” (Quran 41:8)
The lines mentioned below explain some examples of Islam being
a complete Islamic code of life by showing the instructions related
to different areas of life.
How to behave with Non-Muslims: Those who don’t
accept Islam and we can say those who are nonbelievers are
called Non-Muslims. Allah (SWT) teaches Muslims to treat
them kindly and respectfully. Let these people believe what
they don’t want to be rude to them. Those who are rude and
offensive are disliked by Allah.
About Forgiveness: Allah loves those who forgive others
mistakes. He asked people to forgive others if they want to be
loved by Allah Almighty. We have so many examples of
forgiveness from the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), He
(SAW) always forgave his enemies.
About Justice with Others: Justice is an important
principle of life because when injustice overrule, corruption is
the result which can vanish everything. Allah (SWT) advised
Muslims to do justice correctly in all aspects of life.
For Spiritual Life: Islamic code of life tells us about Salah,
Fasting, Zakat, Pilgrimage, love for Allah and His Messenger,
love for truth and humanity for the sake of Allah, trust in
Allah at all times and doing well for the sake of Allah. Islam
provides us guidance about all these things and also many
others which not mentioned here.
Family Life: Family is a human social group whose
members are bound together by the bond of blood ties
and/or marital relationship and nothing else. Marriage is a
religious duty of all who are capable of meeting its
responsibilities. Each member of the family has rights and
obligations. The Islamic code of life teaches us about the
fulfilment of their rights and we should fulfil all rights
respecting to each individual.
Honest Dealing in Trading: Allah Almighty says in the
Quran:
“O you who believe! Stand out fir
mly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not
the hatred of others to you, make you swerve to wrong
and depart from justice. Be just: and fear Allah. For
Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do.” (Quran
5:8)
From above verse, we can conclude that Allah teaches us about
doing Justice in all aspects of life whether its business or any other
thing. We should be careful while doing trading, buying and
selling in our daily life so that we are not doing unjust with
anyone.
Islam is a Code of Life
1. Spiritual Life
2. Intellectual Life
3. Personal Life
4. Family Life
5. Social Life
6. Economical Life
7. Political Life
8. International Life
1. Spiritual Life
Islamic prescription: Prayer, fasting, charity giving, pilgrimage, love for God and His
Messenger, love for truth and humanity for the sake of God, hope and trust in God at
all times and doing good for the sake of God.
2. Intellectual Life
Islamic prescription: True knowledge based on clear proofs and indisputable
evidence acquired by experience or experiment or by both. The Quran points to the
rich sources of knowledge in the whole universe.
Islam demands faith in God on the basis of knowledge and research and leaves wide
open all fields of thought before the intellect to penetrate as far as it can reach.
3. Personal Life
Islamic prescription: Purity and cleanliness, a healthy diet, proper clothing, proper
behavior and good healthy sexual relations within marriage.
4. Family Life
Islamic prescription: A family is a human social group whose members are bound
together by the bond of blood ties and/or marital relationship and nothing else
(adoption, mutual alliance, common law, trial marriage. . . . etc.)
Marriage is a religious duty on all who are capable of meetings its responsibilities.
Each member of the family has rights and obligations.
5. Social Life
Islamic prescription: Man is ordained by God to extend his utmost help and kindness
to other family members, relations, servants and neighbors. No superiority on
account of class, color, origin or wealth.
Humanity represents one family springing from one and the same father and
mother. The unity of humanity is not only in its origin but also in its ultimate aims.
6. Economical Life
Islamic prescription: Earning one's living through decent labor is not only a duty, but
a great virtue as well. Earning is man's private possession. The individual is
responsible for the prosperity of the state and the state is responsible for the
security of the individual.
The Islamic economic system is not based on arithmetical calculations alone but also
on morals and principles.
Man comes into this world empty-handed and departs empty-handed. The real
owner of things is God alone. Man is simply a trustee.
7. Political Life
Islamic prescription: The sovereignty in the Islamic State belongs to God; the people
exercise it by trust from Him to enforce His laws.
The ruler is only an acting executive chosen by the people to serve them according to
God's law. The State is to administer justice and provide security for all citizens.
Rulers and administrators must be chosen from the best qualified citizens. If an
administration betrays the trust of God and the people, it has to be replaced.
Non Muslims can administer their personal life of marriage, divorce, foods and
inheritance according to the Islamic law or to their own religious teachings.
They may pay Zakah (Islamic tax) or a different tax "Tributes" "Jizyah". They are
entitled to full protection and security of the state including freedom of religion.
8. International Life
Islamic prescription: Man has a common origin, human status and aim. Other
people's interests and rights to life, honor and property are respected as long as the
rights of Muslims are intact. Transgression is forbidden.
War is only justified if the state security is endangered. During war destruction of
crops, animals and homes, killing non-fighting women, children, and aged people are
forbidden.
