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Two-Nation Theory in the Light of the Quran

Two-Nation Theory in the Light of the Quran

Two-nation theory was pivotal in laying the foundation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.  This brief article looks into the Quranic basis for the two-nation theory. According to the Quran, the Creator of the mankind has divided human beings into two main categories. This categorization is based on their specific belief/value system instead of factors such as their descent, race, colour, language or geographical location. One category of mankind that accepts that belief/value system is called the category of Believers or…

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The Quran on Mutual Conflicts among the Muslims

The Quran on Mutual Conflicts among the Muslims

Allah enjoins the believers to amicably reconcile their mutual differences and conflicts and forbids them from falling into disputes with one another, and warns them if they do not do so they will become weak as a community and their strength will be lost.   وَأَصْلِحُوا ذَاتَ بَيْنِكُمْ And reconcile your mutual differences. (Al-Quran Surah 8: Verse 1)   وَلَا تَنَازَعُوا فَتَفْشَلُوا وَتَذْهَبَ رِيحُكُمْ And dispute not with one another, then you will lose courage by getting demoralized and your…

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No Place for Authoritarian Rule in Islam

No Place for Authoritarian Rule in Islam

According to the Quran, Allah imposed three main limits or restrictions on the Authority of the Prophet (s.a.w.).  The limit to his legislative authority was that he could not make unlawful anything which Allah has made lawful[1]. The limit to his judicial authority was that he had to judge all matters in the light of Allah’s revelation (i.e. the Quran)[2]. The limit to his executive authority was that he was to decide all public matters in consultation with the believers[3]….

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Equality before the Law

Equality before the Law

Equality before the law is one of the basic principles of the Islamic Justice System[1]. So much so that Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.), who is the highest judicial authority of Islam had to fear the punishment of the Mighty Day if he would not abide by the Divine Law[2]. Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.) was in fact the first and the foremost to show complete submission and commitment to the Divine Law[3]. Justice has to be meted out with all fairness even if…

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Key Aspects of Justice

Key Aspects of Justice

The following four key aspects of justice can be gleaned from the Quran: -Giving people their due rights without any loss or diminution or deficiency or defect [1][2]. -Putting things or people at their proper and rightful places and positions [3]. -Deciding affairs with impartiality, unbiasedness, equity, fairness and equal treatment without any inclination to anyone in preference to another [4]. -Creating balance, harmony and proportion [5]. [1] In Surah 55: Verse 9, the Arabic word ‘Qist’ (قِسط) has been used in contrast to ‘Khusran’…

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The Islamic Ideology

The Islamic Ideology

The core Islamic Ideology is that there is no god but Allah[1]. Only He is the Giver of the Supreme Law (Lahu-al-Hukm) [2]. Only He has the Ultimate Sovereignty (Lahu-al-Mulk) [3]  and only He has the Ultimate Authority to be submissively obeyed, worshiped and adored (Lahu-ad-Deen) [4] (FaAbudoohu) [5].  All manmade laws must be consistent with His Supreme Law and all human authorities must be subordinate to His Divine Authority. Allah has no partners in His Supreme Legislative Authority (al-hukm)[6], in…

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Bringing Change

Bringing Change

The Holy Quran propounds an immutable law of change, i.e. “people or nations can’t have their state of affairs changed until they change their own psyche or mindset or paradigm”[1]. A long-lasting positive change in a society can only be brought about through appropriate education. Even when a revolution is indispensable, the step of appropriate education and awareness in the community is a pre-requisite. The Quranic strategy of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) for bringing positive change in the society of…

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