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The Objectives of Islamic Law

The Objectives of Islamic Law

These objectives, therefore, can be classified into two broad categories: general and specific.

The general objectives of Islamic Law are those that aim at realizing the general human welfare, both in this world and in the Hereafter. This is achieved by Islamic Law through the legislation of a body of legal injunctions. The specific objectives of Islamic Law are those that Islamic Law seeks to realize in a narrower domain of human activity, such as economics, family life, or the political order. This is achieved through specific legislation aimed at dealing with particular issues.

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The greatness of Islamic justice

The greatness of Islamic justiceEquality before the LawIslam's rulings concerning civil rights do not differ from its rulings concerning the aforementioned rights. Islam treats all people equally before...
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The Judicial System in Islam

The Judicial System in IslamMan is a social being by nature. He cannot live perpetually on his own, completely independent of others. People are interdependent. Consequently, friction arise between ...
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The Moral System of Islam

The Moral System of IslamMoral sense is inborn in man and through the ages it has served as the common man's standard of moral behavior, approving certain qualities and disapproving others. While...
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Islam and the class system

Islam and the class systemMuhammed Kutub      Before we discuss Islam's attitude regarding the concept of classes it may be useful to try to understand what is generally meant by a "class sys...
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Economics Principles of Islam

Economics Principles of IslamIslam has laid down some principles and prescribed certain limits for the economic activity of man so that the entire pattern of production, exchange and distribution of ...
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Islamic Law

Islamic LawIslamic Law is a comprehensive system covering the human being’s relationship with his Creator, with his fellow human beings, and with his society and nation. It also d...
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Islamic Political System

Islamic Political SystemThe political system of Islam has been based on three principles, viz., Tawheed (Oneness of God), Risalat (Prophethood) and Khilafat (Caliphate). It is difficult to appre...
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