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Basic principles of Islam

Basic principles of Islam

Islam gives a society a few basic principles. The book names sovereignty, justice, equality, brotherhood and tolerance.

Learn each one with the book's reference.

Five principles.

1 · Sovereignty (book p. 2)

An Islamic society believes Allah Ta'ala is the creator and supreme ruler of the whole universe.

The people's representatives may use power only as a trust. They must stay within the limits set by Islam.

The people are free to choose pious, honest and God-fearing rulers. The book says this is how democracy shows itself in Islam.

2 · Justice and equality (book p. 3)

Adl means putting the right thing in the right place. The book says justice is the base of divine law. A peaceful, prosperous society needs it.

The book cites Surah Al-Ma'idah verse 42 and Surah Al-A'raf verse 29 on justice.

Islam stands for equality. It rejects bias on race, colour, language, culture, wealth or poverty.

The book quotes the Prophet ﷺ from the Farewell Pilgrimage: one Lord, one father, and no one is better except by taqwa.

3 · Brotherhood and tolerance (book p. 3)

Ukhuwat means brotherhood. The book calls it a cornerstone of Islamic society. It brings cooperation, love and sacrifice.

The book cites Surah Al-Hujurat verse 10: believers are brothers. It also gives two sayings of the Prophet ﷺ on not harming a brother, malice and envy.

Rawadari means tolerance. The book says overlooking the faults of others keeps social ties and peace.

The book cites Surah Al-Baqarah verse 256: no compulsion in religion.

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Notes, short questions and MCQs

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Basic principles of Islam

Islam gives a society a few basic principles. The book names sovereignty, justice, equality, brotherhood and tolerance.

Learn each one with the book's reference.

Five principles.

1 · Sovereignty (book p. 2)

An Islamic society believes Allah Ta'ala is the creator and supreme ruler of the whole universe.

The people's representatives may use power only as a trust. They must stay within the limits set by Islam.

The people are free to choose pious, honest and God-fearing rulers. The book says this is how democracy shows itself in Islam.

2 · Justice and equality (book p. 3)

Adl means putting the right thing in the right place. The book says justice is the base of divine law. A peaceful, prosperous society needs it.

The book cites Surah Al-Ma'idah verse 42 and Surah Al-A'raf verse 29 on justice.

Islam stands for equality. It rejects bias on race, colour, language, culture, wealth or poverty.

The book quotes the Prophet ﷺ from the Farewell Pilgrimage: one Lord, one father, and no one is better except by taqwa.

3 · Brotherhood and tolerance (book p. 3)

Ukhuwat means brotherhood. The book calls it a cornerstone of Islamic society. It brings cooperation, love and sacrifice.

The book cites Surah Al-Hujurat verse 10: believers are brothers. It also gives two sayings of the Prophet ﷺ on not harming a brother, malice and envy.

Rawadari means tolerance. The book says overlooking the faults of others keeps social ties and peace.

The book cites Surah Al-Baqarah verse 256: no compulsion in religion.

Key terms

Sovereignty (iqtidar-e-aala)
Supreme rule belongs to Allah Ta'ala. People hold power as a trust.
Adl (justice)
Putting the right thing in the right place.
Musawat (equality)
No bias of race, colour, language or wealth.
Ukhuwat (brotherhood)
Brotherhood, love and cooperation among believers.
Rawadari (tolerance)
Patience and overlooking the faults of others.

Short questions with model answers

  1. Q1. Book MCQ (iv): what is the literal meaning of adl?

      Putting the right thing in the right place. (Book p. 3.)

    • Q2. Detailed question 2: describe the basic principles of Islam. (Outline)

        Write one or two lines on each: sovereignty, justice, equality, brotherhood, tolerance. Add one verse reference for each, as the book gives.

      Common mistakes

      • ✗ “Equality means everyone has the same wealth.”

        ✓ No. The book says Islam rejects bias on race, colour, language, wealth or poverty. The measure of worth is taqwa.

      • ✗ “Rulers own the power.”

        ✓ No. The book says they hold it as a trust, within the limits of Islam.

      MCQs

      1. 1. Book MCQ (iv): the literal meaning of adl is:

        1. (a) putting the right thing in the right place
        2. (b) a peaceful and prosperous society
        3. (c) social improvement
        4. (d) character building
        Show answer

        (a) Book p. 3 gives this meaning.

      2. 2. The Farewell Pilgrimage saying (book p. 3): the only measure of superiority is:

        1. (a) taqwa
        2. (b) wealth
        3. (c) colour
        4. (d) language
        Show answer

        (a) The book quotes: superiority is by taqwa only.

      3. 3. Book MCQ (vii) asks on what occasion the Prophet ﷺ said this. The answer is:

        1. (a) the Farewell Pilgrimage
        2. (b) migration to Madinah
        3. (c) the Treaty of Hudaibiyah
        4. (d) just after Prophethood
        Show answer

        (a) Book p. 3 says it was the Farewell Pilgrimage.

      4. 4. Surah Al-Hujurat verse 10 teaches:

        1. (a) believers are brothers
        2. (b) believers must compete
        3. (c) believers must stay apart
        4. (d) believers must be rich
        Show answer

        (a) The book places this verse under ukhuwat.

      Quick revision

      • Sovereignty belongs to Allah Ta'ala. Power is a trust.
      • Adl is the right thing in the right place.
      • Equality, brotherhood and tolerance have book references on p. 3.

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