Concept of civilization in Islam

Civilization is the manifestation of beliefs

in every aspect of human life. Its the manifestation of Islamic faith

(tawhid) in every aspect of Muslim life. To determined the value of civilization we

should delve deep into its soul and explore its foundation.

science and manners, arts and crafts, ways of social life, style of culture and conduct of politics, or a conglomeration of these things, are the branches of 'civilization”

The Meaning of Civilization

1. The concept about worldly life

2. The aim of life

3. The fundamental thoughts and beliefs

4. The training of individuals

5. The collective system

The Ingredients of Civilization

The Prophet’s Sunnah is the second source, right after the Quran, of Islamic Shariah (Law)

The Quran establishes the bases and principles of legislation, whereas the Sunnah provides theoretical interpretation as well as example and practical application.

The Prophet (SAW) guidance as exemplified in the Sunnah guides Muslims to three basic inseparable aspects of civilization named as:

civilized Fiqh (Jurisprudence), civilized conduct, and civilized structure.

“Sunnah “ A Source of Civilization

it is the civilization of balance and

moderation which is the basis on which a just and distinguished Nation. Almighty Allah described it saying what means

“And so We have appointed you as a just and distinguished Nation.” (Al-Baqarah 2:143)

The Five Pillars of

IslamFA

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PRAY

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Shahada

Say: “There is no god but Allah, and

Muhammad is his Prophet”

SalahMuslims must face Mecca five times

daily and pray

ZakatMeans giving to the

poor

SawmMuslims must fast during Ramadan to

atone for sins

HajjAble-bodied

Muslims who can afford it must

travel to Mecca

 any civilization void of spiritual and moral values and lacks the factors of internal and external balance is a weak civilization liable to degradation and corruption, and hence it cannot stand for long.

It is worth-mentioning that the Muslim civilization has several features, such as extensiveness, encompassment, multiplicity, variety, ideality and reality.

It is also a divine civilization as it has been based on the stable, consistent, universal Islamic values

And thus We have made you a middle nation.[Al-Baqarah] : 143]

Strong VS weak civilization

Culture and its concept in islam.

contents

Culture? Culture and civilization? Culture and religion? Theoretical ingredients? Islamic culture? Spirit of islamic culture? elements of islmic culture.

Culture? Culture is that complete set which includes

knowledge,belief,art,moral law,customs and many other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.

Culture and civilization?

culture Culture is that

complete set which includes knowledge,belief,art,moral law,customs and many other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.

civilization The way of being moral. Derived from word

madan means city. Complete figure of

advance socity. The way of being well

mannerd. collection of many cultures within a

large community

religion

It is a broad word or term. Culture is part of religion. Religion relates with holy things.

Theoratical ingredients?

Aim of worldly life:what is the the aim of human life?what is world?what is the relationship of a man and world?

Aim of life:what is the aim of life? Basic Thoughts: Principles of individual life: Principles of social life:

Basic elements of islmic

culture. shahda Salah Zakat Sawm hajj

Spirit of Islamic culture

•Oneness of ALLAH•Risalat•Qayamat•Taqwa

CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION

Culture → wide range of ideas, feelings, beliefs

and habits an individual shares with other members of his or her society.

Civilization → collection of many cultures within a large community.

Components of

Culture

The 'Five Pillars' of Islam

Faith or belief in the Oneness of ALLAH and the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad(P.B.U.H).

Establishment of the daily prayers. Concern for and almsgiving to the

needy(Zakaat). Self-purification through fasting. The pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are

able.

ISLAMIC CIVILIZATIONIn the 8th and 9th centuries, under the Abbasid caliphs, Muslim civilization entered its golden age.

• Islamic civilization creatively integrated Arabic, Byzantine, Persian, and Indian cultural traditions.

• During the Early Middle Ages, when learning was at a low point in western Europe, the Muslims preserved the philosophical and scientific heritage of the ancient world.

The Eight Elements or Features of

Civilization

Historians can classify civilizations when they are able to distinguish these eight features: Cities Government Social Classes Technology Religion (sometimes) Arts and Architecture Job Specialization Public Works Writing Systems