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A Foolproof Formula to Combat Evil

A Foolproof Formula to Combat Evil

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‘Goodness’ and ‘Evil’ can never be equal. Actions which create a balance and harmony in society and in one’s own life (الْحَسَنَةُ), cannot be like deeds which create disparity, disharmony or dissension (السَّيِّئَة)[1]. If evil or disorder has affected a society, the best way to get rid of it is through Goodness. Creating an economic balance and social harmony in the society is an effective way to combat evil and disorder[2]. The righteous works and good deeds (الْحَسَنَاتِ) can wipe…

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Key Aspects of Justice

Key Aspects of Justice

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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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Islamic Peace Force

Islamic Peace Force

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There is no dearth of events in history when two or more groups of Muslims have been fighting among one another. It is natural to have differences. However, in some cases, differences have led to fighting among different groups of Muslims. Allah guides us in the Quran that Whenever (unfortunately) two groups of Momineen fight each other, a neutral body / central authority should make peace and reconciliation between them.  وَإِنْ طَائِفَتَانِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ اقْتَتَلُوا فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا فَإِنْ بَغَتْ إِحْدَاهُمَا عَلَى الْأُخْرَىٰ فَقَاتِلُوا الَّتِي تَبْغِي حَتَّىٰ تَفِيءَ إِلَىٰ أَمْرِ اللَّهِ فَإِنْ…

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Golden Principle of the Islamic Foreign Policy

Golden Principle of the Islamic Foreign Policy

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This is the world of interdependence and mutual cooperation, collaboration, coalition, synergism and teamwork. However, an Islamic State needs to evaluate its options in such cases on the touchstones of morality and legality. A golden principle of the Islamic foreign policy is that the Islamic State should help and support other nations in such affairs which are morally upright, noble, honourable, ethical, legitimate and lawful. It should never cooperate in cases of crime, corruption, crookedness, fraud, deceit, aggression, immorality, illegality…

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Tranquillity and Peace of Mind

Tranquillity and Peace of Mind

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All human beings seek tranquility and peace of mind, searching for ways and means for attaining real mental satisfaction. But the question is how is it obtained really? The Quran has associated tranquility and peace of mind with the fulfillment of physical needs[1]. One cannot have mental satisfaction unless one’s basic physical needs are fully met. Allah sets forth, in the Quran, the example of a city which enjoyed perfect peace and tranquility and means of sustenance were coming to…

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Believers among Themselves

Believers among Themselves

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The Believers – men and women – are protecting friends and guardians to each other. They enjoin what is recognized as good by the Quran and forbid that which the Quran does not so recognise[1]. Whenever (unfortunately) two groups of the Believers fight one another, immediately make peace between them.  If one of the two groups again commits aggression against the other, you should (not be indifferent but) fight the transgressors until they return to the Divine Law.  Thereafter if they do return, make…

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True Believers in the Quran

True Believers in the Quran

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Only those believe TRULY in the Revelations of Allah, who, when these are brought to their attention, fall down in complete submission and actively and incessantly occupy themselves to work for the manifestation of the Glory of their Guardian-Lord, without showing any arrogance or pride [32:15]. These people are not swayed by emotions and they take every step after a lot of deliberation, so much so that even when the Revelations of their Guardian-Lord are presented to them, they do…

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