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Social Foundation Given By Quran - nawaz - 12-23-2004
Dear All
Social Foundations provided to mankind based on Individuals possessed
potentialities, but those can be actualized only in a favorable social
milieu and through co-operation with congenial companions. The Quran
lays down a pattern according to which a healthy social organization
for entire mankind can be formed. The Quran has expressed this view in
lucid and unambiguous language: Verily, We have honored every human
being. This view gives full recognition to the dignity of humans. As
humans all are equal; every one possesses the self. This is the basic
principle of the Islamic Order.
The Quran has laid down two principles for this purpose.
A.No man shall carry another's burden and, B. Every one will be
entitled to get according to his/her efforts. It means that in Islamic
Order, man is punished or rewarded for his/her own deeds and is held
responsible for his/her voluntary actions. It further enjoins upon
human beings to be strictly just in his/her dealings with even his/her
enemies. The recurring theme of the Quran, is the interdependence of
man. So the Quranic program has a two-fold aim: the furtherance of the best
interest of the individual and that of the society with preference of
others to themselves. The Quran declares that: The believers prefer
others to themselves although there is indigence among them. In this
way people's vital interests are bound up with the interests of
humanity. They realize the good only by working for the general good.
Dedicated to the service of mankind, the believers keep the doors of
Rububiyyah Order (system for the growth and development of humanity)
open to all. In this way the social foundations include the following
permanent values:
1.The criterion of a high position in society rests on men's own
personal merits and character.
2.Justice is one of the fundamental permanent values and no
distinction is allowed in this respect between friend and foe. As
regards the courts of justice, the believers have been very clearly
guided by the Quran:
*confound not truth with falsehood nor knowingly conceal the truth
Quran chapter 2 verse 42.
* hide not testimony -Quran chapter 2 verse 283-
* evidence must be given truthfully -Quran chapter 4 verse 135-
* and be you not an advocate for the fraudulent -Quran chapter 4 verse 105-
* and never be a supporter of the guilty -Quran chapter 28 verse 17-
* be you staunch in justice, witnesses for Allah, even though it be
against yourselves or (your) parents or your kindred, whether the
case be of a rich man or a poor man, for Allah Almighty is nearer unto
both than you are; so follow not passions lest you lapse from truth
and if you lapse or fall away then look! Allah Almighty is ever
informed of what you do -Quran chapter 4 verse 135-
3.Respect for humanity: All humans are equal by birth and are worthy
of respect
4.Personal responsibility: Justice demands that everybody should bear
his/her own burden and should personally fulfil one's own
responsibilities. Thus the consequence of one's act cannot be
transferred to another
5.Zulm: It means to put a thing at a place where it should not be. The
Quran not only prohibits wrong acts but also that you should not be
wronged. If every individual on his/her part avoids wrong acts, the
wrong shall be eliminated from the society and all shall be protected
against it
6.The survival of the constructive: According to the Quran only that
which is beneficial for the entire mankind survives.
These values are imbedded in the curriculum fabric, so that the
learners may bring these values forth through their overt and covert
behavior. Now the only question is that what is the operational
mechanism for this Quranic System to form such a society.
Regards
Nawaz
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