أهمية الدين في حياة الإنسان

Table of Contents

• Page 3: Introduction
• Page 7: Importance of Religion in Human Life
• Page 16: Previous Divine Religions
• Page 25: Eastern Secular Religions
• Page 35: Islamic Religious Culture
• Page 49: Challenges of Islamic Religious Culture
• Page 60: Islamic Civilization
• Page 73: Human Beings and Values
• Page 79: Tolerance and Forbearance
• Page 84: Keeping Promises
• Page 91: Human Rights
• Page 99: Justice
• Page 103: Equality
• Page 107: Youth Between Behavioral and Intellectual Deviation
• Page 162: External International Relations of Islamic State in Peace and War
• Page 171: Civilization Dialogue
• Page 187: Conclusion
• Page 188: Sources and References

Chapter 1: Importance of Religion in Human Lives

• Religion is a fundamental element of human civilizations throughout history.
• Even excluding atheism, religion is innate within humanity.
• The contemporary world faces spiritual and religious poverty, particularly the West, despite their advanced material civilization.
• Youth are increasingly fascinated by Western materialism, leading them away from religion.
• Religion is vital for a fulfilling life.

Chapter 8: Concept of Religion

• Linguistic meaning of religion includes obedience, servitude, reign, judgment, creed, and path.
• The Quran emphasizes these concepts.
• Religion guides belief and action, seeking truth and virtue.
• Islam is a monotheistic religion representing submission to God through faith and obedience.

Chapter 9: Definition of Religion

• Religion encompasses beliefs and practices regarding the unseen and visible.
• Social systems are deeply intertwined with religious beliefs.
• A society's way of life reflects its religious worldview.
• A society guided by divine principles is operating within God's framework.
• Secular systems, like communism and secularism, represent distinct worldviews.

Chapter 10: Diverse Understandings of Religion

• Philosophers and sociologists view religion as a divine, supernatural, or moral force commanding worship and obedience.
• Islamic scholars define religion as a divine guide to truth and virtue in belief and action.
• Islam is a specific religion emphasizing monotheism and submission to God, distinct from other faiths.
• Religious practices vary across different cultures and times.

Chapter 11: Divine Religious Systems

• Divine religions include those divinely preserved (Islam) and those possibly altered (Judaism and Christianity).
• Secular religions include various polytheistic and animistic practices.
• Secular ideologies and philosophies like secularism and communism also constitute ways of life.

Chapter 12: Origin of Divine Faith

• Evolutionary interpretations suggest religion arose from primitive human needs and experiences.
• Natural phenomena like celestial events and natural disasters likely spurred early ideas of divinity.
• Fear, the unseen, moral inclinations, and psychological vulnerabilities are also speculated motivations.

Chapter 13: Understanding the Origin of Religious Beliefs

• Two primary approaches to understanding the origins of divine belief exist:
  • Evolutionary theory: This approach attempts to trace the development of religious beliefs through human evolution. The concept of divinity arose as humanity transitioned to advanced societies. Factors like natural phenomena and psychological motivations fostered these beliefs. Religious beliefs evolved toward a singular, powerful deity.
  • Religious perspective: This viewpoint holds that faith in a single God has existed since the inception of humanity, with deviations from divine monotheism representing deviations from true religious belief.

Chapter 14: Human Need for Religion

• Religion is essential for fulfilling the human spirit.
• Religion satisfies intellectual and emotional needs.
• Religion strengthens willpower and motivates us against despair.
• Religion facilitates personal growth and social bonding.
• Religious societies tend to have stronger unity and cohesion, promoting peace and social interaction.