Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Establishment of a Just Society (Iqamat ad-din)

Everyone is dissatisfied with the present situation and agree upon the reasons of the unstable condition of the country. It is our duty that for its survival we should stand up and fulfill our rights and duties with responsibilities to accomplish Pakistan - Vision, Objective, and Destination as envisioned at the creation of Pakistan.

The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) actually succeeded in establishing a just society based on God’s revealed guidance. Islamic values and principles were instituted in all spheres and systems of life during his life time. An Islamic society and state was first established in Medina, then later in other places that become part of Muslim land.

“It is Allah who sent His messenger with guidance and the True Way so that he may make it prevail over all other (corrupt) ways.” (Qur’an, 61: 9)

“And obey Allah and the Messenger that you may obtain mercy.” (Qur’an, 3: 132)

“This [Qur’an] is a clear statement to [all] the people and a guidance and instruction for those conscious of Allah .” (Qur’an, 3: 138)

There must be direct attention towards the affair of the society and state, the current ills must be diagnosed thoroughly and formulate effective solutions to social problems in the light of the Islamic guidance. This stage of the process encompasses the enjoining of moral and equitable practices, establishing good tradition and fair social and economic policies, political systems and law and order with justice in which committing bad deeds would be difficult and doing good deeds would be easy. 

And in this way, we will close the door which allows crime and immorality to thrive. Indeed, the time is not far when Pakistanis will utilize positive and alternate ways by using their natural resources, skills and abilities to establish an ideal society independently without any foreign interest and interferences. Only then can we go towards a better destination, one which will lead us to unity, prosperity, and a simpler life.

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