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What are the two new foundations that Islam established for the social system?
What are the two new foundations that Islam established for the social system?
- Race and language
- Wealth and status
- Military strength and political power
- Religion and humanity (correct)
How does religion impact individuals in society according to Islamic principles?
How does religion impact individuals in society according to Islamic principles?
- It increases materialistic pursuits.
- It encourages competition and rivalry.
- It fosters a sense of equality and brotherhood. (correct)
- It promotes individualism and isolation.
What is a potential negative use of religion in societal context before Islam?
What is a potential negative use of religion in societal context before Islam?
- It can drive advancements in science.
- It can facilitate peaceful coexistence.
- It can enhance social welfare.
- It can be used to promote blind racial prejudice. (correct)
Which verse of the Quran is cited to show Islam's universal mercy?
Which verse of the Quran is cited to show Islam's universal mercy?
What does Islam establish among all humans besides religious brotherhood?
What does Islam establish among all humans besides religious brotherhood?
What effect does Islam aim to eliminate by promoting religious unity?
What effect does Islam aim to eliminate by promoting religious unity?
Which of the following is NOT one of the natural factors that Islam respects among people?
Which of the following is NOT one of the natural factors that Islam respects among people?
What unites the hearts of believers towards a common aim in Islam?
What unites the hearts of believers towards a common aim in Islam?
Flashcards
Two Foundations of Islamic Society
Two Foundations of Islamic Society
Islam established a new social system based on these two principles, promoting unity and equality.
Religion's Impact in Islamic Society
Religion's Impact in Islamic Society
Islam emphasizes equality and brotherhood as a result of shared faith, minimizing societal divisions.
Negative Use of Religion (Pre-Islamic)
Negative Use of Religion (Pre-Islamic)
Before Islam, religion was sometimes used to justify prejudice based solely on race or ethnicity.
Quranic Verse on Universal Mercy
Quranic Verse on Universal Mercy
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Human Brotherhood in Islam
Human Brotherhood in Islam
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Impact of Religious Unity
Impact of Religious Unity
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Natural Factors in Islam (EXCEPT)
Natural Factors in Islam (EXCEPT)
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Unity of Hearts in Islam
Unity of Hearts in Islam
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Study Notes
The Foundations of Social System in Islam
- In pre-Islamic societies, social systems were based on natural bonds such as kinship, race, and language, but Islam introduced two new foundations: the foundation of religion and the foundation of humanity.
The Foundation of Religion
- The foundation of religion unites people by creating a sense of true equality and brotherhood among them, as it binds them to one God, one destiny, and one goal.
- It eliminates blind loyalty to race, pride, and rivalry, and instead, creates a sense of genuine desire to please Allah.
- It unites people's emotions, aspirations, and hearts, making them strive for Allah's pleasure and the Hereafter.
The Foundation of Humanity
- In some cases, the foundation of religion can be a factor in dividing society, especially when it is used to promote racial or sectarian supremacy.
- However, Islam is different, as it is not a national or racial religion, but a mercy to all humanity, believers and non-believers alike.
- Allah says in the Quran: "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds" (21:107).
The Bonds
- Islam establishes a bond of religious brotherhood among believers, and a bond of humanity among all humans, based on the unity of the human species.
- All humans are brothers and sisters, having one God and one father, emphasizing the unity of humanity.
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