As we may have known, the
liberalism emphasizes on freedom, has it be individual freedom, economics
freedom, social freedom, religious freedom and many more.
Islam able to give the way
out from liberalism and free thinking issues by the Divine revelation to
mankind which is the Quran. The freedoms that have been fought for are well-accepted
and respected by Islam, but it must be ensured that they are in line with the commandments
of Allah and do not against His syariat. This indicates that the freedoms do not
merely depend on rational thinking, but must be in accordance to the revelation.
Besides that, while the
liberalism concerns about freedoms, Islamic teachings emphasize on the
responsibility of Muslims towards their Creator, and be submissive slaves to
Allah. This is because mankind were created to be the slaves of Allah and His
vicegerents in this world. Meaning that, their freedoms are limited to what
Allah has permitted and allowed, as already mentioned in the Quran in many
verses.
Next, Islamic teachings
have taught the mankind on how to behave well and act correctly in every situation,
by following the Sunnah. Hadith completes what have been stated in the Quran,
including the matters pertaining to the freedoms that have been talked about.
Islam respects the differences between people, but it must be in accordance to
what have been revealed in the Quran and the Sunnah.
To conclude, it is
clear that Islam emphasizes on principles of truth, harmony and justice. On the
other hand, liberalism concerns about the philosophy and extreme ideology. It
must be ensured that everything is done in accordance to the Quran and the
Sunnah.
QUIZ 2 EDIE 4001
Semester 2, 2019/2020
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