خصائص الثقافة الإسلامية

• These are study notes about the characteristics of Islamic culture

The Essence of Islamic Culture

• Islamic culture stems directly from the Islamic religion itself
• Every aspect of Islam is reflected in its culture
• This gives it unique features that distinguish it

Divine Origin

• Islamic culture has a divine origin because of how it views life and the universe
• Islamic culture's basis comes from God, as do its foundations and sources, connecting it to Islamic law
• This divine source results in positivity in the lives of individuals and communities
• Safety from inner conflict: Guides away from confusion, aimlessness, doubt, and following desires
• Freedom from servitude
• Protection from contradictions: Islamic teachings, based on the Quran, offer guidance for humanity
• Respect and submission: Muslims respect the rules of Islamic culture
• Freedom from injustice: Islamic culture is based on divine justice

Agreement with Reason and Instinct

• A correct belief system aligns with reason and human instinct
• Islamic culture is in harmony with reason and instinct
• It is considered a sound and balanced culture

Comprehensiveness and Perfection

• Islamic culture includes the following:
• Islamic beliefs about God, the universe, humanity and life
• The belief that God created everything
• Islamic culture's view of humanity demonstrates God's power in creation
• The earthly life as a period of testing
• It includes aspects of life, such as political, economic, educational and social
• It encompasses all previous divine messages
• It is meant for all of humanity

Balance, Moderation and Avoidance of Extremism

• Islamic culture has balance between opposing sides, without one overpowering the other
• Islamic culture's moderation comes from its beliefs

Balance Between Man's Physical and Spiritual Needs

• Islam allows good things, while ordering people to worship
• Islam balances earthly life with the afterlife
• Islam balances work and worship
• Devoting specific times for each
• Islam balances unseen and visible worlds:
• Uses the seen to understand the unseen, such as God
• Islam balances hope and fear:
• Islamic culture balances fear of punishment with hope for divine grace

Realism

• Islamic culture considers man's circumstances, desires, feelings and nature
• Islamic law focused on removing difficulty from people's lives
• Working with facts instead of empty concepts
• Shows the universe, life, and people as they really are
• Islamic culture seeks to change surrender into honor and triumph

Realism in Islamic Culture

• In matters of faith:
• Muslims approach the pillars of faith as realities, not illusions
• Muslims know that God exists, and has positive attributes
• In matters of legislation and worship:
• Islam considers the human experience
• Those with acceptable reasons can break fast, or perform prayers in a way that suits them

Morality

• Islamic morality does not change depending on the situation
• It applies to relatives and strangers, friends and enemies
• Islamic culture does not expect individuals to be perfect
• Recognizing that people make mistakes, Islam provides paths to repentance
• Islamic ethics consider exceptional circumstances
• Deception in warfare is allowed

Positivity

• Islamic culture is against negativity
• Islamic culture encourages Muslims to be proactive and have a relationship with God, the universe and people

Aspects of Positivity in Islamic Culture

• Relationship with God:
• The belief that God is in control
• The relationships with the universe:
• Encourages Muslims to use the earth
• Relationship with Life:
• Life has importance
• Relationship with People:
• Being kind to one another

Humanity and Universality

• Islamic culture is for people and the world
• Islamic culture is universal

Aspects of Humanity

• Islam suits the human nature with balance
• It speaks to all humans regardless of background
• Islam opposes prejudice
• All humans are equal in creation
• Promoting humans to high level with the Islamic teachings