Islamic Sharia Law And Sufism

Furthermore, many radical Islamic groups believe that man-made laws are shirk and they are not too be bound by them (Quintan Wiktorowicz, 2006). Moreover, the only laws that have a sense of legitimacy in the eyes of radical Islamist is Sharia law (Quintan Wiktorowicz, 2006). Which is believed to be law directly passed down from Allah. In addition, radical groups such as Al-Muhajiroun believe that all actions, decisions and deeds are an act of praise and worship as long as it follows sharia. Conversely, any deviation from the fundamentalist teachings of Islam is considered sin against God (Quintan Wiktorowicz, 2006). Therefore, according to radical Islamist those who do not follow the strict interpretations of Islam are doomed to burn in the fiery pits of hell, while those of follow such teaching will see paradise (Quintan Wiktorowicz, 2006). Radical Islamist groups use this basic principle to keep their members in check. It is also important to note that each Radical Islamist group believes only it can offer its members the True path to salvations and all other groups are false (Quintan Wiktorowicz, 2006). This ideology is based upon a passage in the Hadiths that states “And this Ummah will divide into 73 sects all of which will go to hell and they are those who are upon what I and my

A rule making body issues authorative shari’a auditing standards for all Islamic banks and other Islamic businesses and it will be the most effective way to eliminate problems within the Islamic economy. The most effort to develop a body of consistent standards for shari’a audits has been undertaken by

Lecture seven illustrated Islamic Sufism; provided a variety of manifestation regarding the terminology of Sufi-Islam. The word Sufism may be manifested from a negative perspective, which therefore perceived as a hocus pocus tradition or a fictional Islam. This portation on Sufism came from various polemics and negatived perspectives on Islam. Some claimants upon Sufism is that Sufi sheiks or practitioners function the principles of Islam differently than other Muslim sects. These perceptions attempted some people to manifest it in a derogative way; to accuse it of plagiarism. However, Professor Asani stated that these manifestations were perceived differently, because of the initial illustration of Sufism, which emerged from Western Scholarships

This law called, “Sharia” was known to “cover all aspects of practical and spiritual life, providing legal principles for marriage contracts, trade regulations, and religious prescriptions such as prayer, pilgrimage rites, and ritual fasting,” (Worlds Together Worlds Apart, 326). While these “aspects of practical and spiritual life” didn’t cover all legal questions, they provided a set customs for the Muslim world to follow. These customs gave Muslim people an idea of how they could live a life pleasing God and adapt a lifestyle that could be successful given that God was pleased. This idea of following the guidelines God has for his followers has been carried out since the beginning of the foundation of Islam and other faiths.

The unmentioned aspects are the parts that are open for interpretation, while the mentioned have definite meanings and are accepted by all. It is universally agreed upon by all Muslims, from many generations, that some Laws are apparent thus anyone who disputes those Laws is clearly wrong. All people seem to be united by the concept that certain Laws are indispensable and forever applicable, while others can be extended beyond just what is stated. The extensions of these Laws are also subject to criticism. Although interpretations are an option, the original idea of the Law must not be lost in the process of thought.

Sufism, or tasawwuf as it's called in Arabic, can be describe as a Islamic belief and practice in which followers try to have direct and personal experiences with Allah. It is not fully known where Sufism originated from, but there is two ways people perceive the religion began. The traditional view states that it began in the beginnings of the first centuries following the life of the Prophet Mohammad. However, the other view claims that Sufism existed from the very start of human creation. Which in turn makes any human founder of Sufism impossible.

Most of the major religions are, by definition, transcendental, and understanding that statement is easy. Transcendental means that something about the belief that is a major tenet of the religion is outside of the natural world. For example, Judaism, Islam and Christianity all hold the belief that there is a single all powerful God. They all may have different beliefs that coincide with this, but that faith is the central belief of these religions. Believing in a God that has no physical manifestation (although Christians would argue that the primary figure in that religion did have a physical presence for a short time) is the essence of being a transcendental religion (Bloch). However, Islam is different in many ways from Judaism and Christianity in its transcendental belief system. Most sects do believe in the power of Allah, but they cling closely to their belief on his prophet also. The Sunni and Shi'ite are distinct for their beliefs in the predominance of different imams, but there is one sect that is completely tied to the transcendental nature of Islam. This essay is about Sufi Islam and why it is the most transcendental of all religious sects.

Islam is a religion that developed in Arabia in the 7th century C.E. Islam was founded on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Islam belief centers on the premise that Allah is the one and true God with no partner or equal. Islam is divided into several branches each with its own interpretations.

The Muslim faith is required to obey God and his messenger which is the highest authority in Islam. Sufism is a little different in a sense that it focuses on more the binding orders of free thought and personal discretion. Sufis hold a number belief in relation to God and those in Al-Hulool, Al-Ittihad, Wahdatul-Wujood (TCN). Al-Hulool which believe in God and dwells in creation, Al-Ittihad this belief which incorporates the creation as one, united in one presence. And Wahdatul-Wujood is the belief that denotes one should not differentiate between the creator and its creation (TCN). These beliefs strongly and often controduct the Muslims belief of one God and only one God. These Sufi doctrines are not that far from other belief systems like Hinduism or Christianity in the idea of recreation. After the fall of the muslim orthodoxy from the power in the center of india due to the invasion of Timur (TCN). This was when Sufism became free from the grasps of Muslim orthodoxy and started to include Hindu saints that were often influential. The Sufis adopted Monism and the

It may be mentioned here that Bangladesh is the third largest Muslim-majority country in the world. Most scholars believe that the majority of the population of this country embraced Islam through the influence of the Sufis (mystics, holy men), and also through the influence of the non-Sufi preachers. Bengal officially came under Muslim rule in 1204 by the conquest of the Turkish general Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji. Available historical artifacts show that the people of Bengal, especially those in the coastal areas of the region, were introduced to Islamic traditions centuries before the Turkish invasion. Historical evidence also shows that some Sufis visited and settled in other parts of Bengal too. Among the pioneering Sufis was

The Quran tenets encompass various life aspects that include God’s teachings, the way of harmonious living in the community, moral virtues, the regulations on financial matters, and specific obligations among Muslims males and females. In general, the sharia law is an extended platform that provides guidance on family affairs, criminal judgment, political perception, and economic factors. The law thrives on the precepts of religious attributions to God. Since the emergence of sharia law, various Islamic nations have endorsed most or parts of the

Islam is not just a religion or system of theological thought, but it is the primary source for creating legal norms, guidelines, and demands in order to adhere and devote one’s life to Islam. Islamic doctrine delineates between acts of martyrdom and what the Western world describes as terrorism. Islamic jus in bello, or the laws of waging war, clearly outlines actions that can and cannot be justified according to Islam when engaged in war. Historical Islamic definitions of jihad in modern society have been redefined and interpreted in order to justify suicide attacks despite Islamic texts indicating otherwise.

As Sufism had become more and more public to the masses, many Sufis themselves became nervous of the degradation of their spiritual discipline and its embodiment by charlatans posing as Sufis. In the introduction of his Epistle on Sufism, al-Qushayri presents these developments as the reason why preservation of previous Sufi figures and a codification of the states and stations became necessary. He wrote, “Know...that the majority of those true Sufis have become extinct and, in our age, nothing is left of them but their traces...This [Sufi] path has been overcome by weakness, nay the path has in fact completely disappeared” (al-Qushayri 2). Furthermore, one of the groups that appeared to be appropriating and corrupting Sufism was the antinomians and libertines. In his critique, The Idiocy of Antinomians, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (d. 505/1111) blasted the “false Sufis,” who claim to be Sufis but completely disregarded Islamic law, for “they freely

Islam handles the legal, ethical, and social aspects of mankind. The Shari’ah is the way, the God wants human-being to live the life to earn the paradise. “The Shari’ah divides all acts into five categories: those that are obligatory (wājib); those that are recommended (mandūb); acts toward which the Divine Law is indifferent (mubā); acts that are reprehensible or abominable (makrūh); and those that are forbidden (harām).”(Islam 77) The Shari’ah can be found in Quran, Hadith, and Sunnah. The second section, “The Spiritual Path: The Sufi Orders and the Doctrinal and Practical Teachings of Sufism”, he discussed Sufism. Sufism is about the remembrance and mentioning of Allah. The life of Sufi is based on the life of prophet. Sufis try to live life like prophet did. After that he talked about the history of Sufism. The third section,” Islam, Iman, Isān”, he defined Islam, Iman, and Isan. “The first means “surrender,” the second, “faith,” and the third, “virtue” or “beauty.”(Islam 87) he described this as hierarchical structure. Those who have strong faith in Allah, are called mu’min. Nasr gave an example of Gabriel. Once Gabriel came Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and asked him. What is Islam, Iman, and Isan? Nasr concluded by pointing out the importance of these special

The Muslim religion had originated from the prophet Muhammad who claimed to have been visited by Gabriel, one of God’s angles, who supposedly exposed the words of God to Muhammad. Because of these events with the interaction between the angel preaching the words of God to Muhammad, it later fashioned the Qur’an which is known today as the Islam Bible. The word Islam and Muslim refers to surrendering to the almighty God and his laws. Soon after, the development of the Sharia was underway. The Sharia, known as Islamic law, sparked the development after the nomadic tribes in the Arabian Peninsula worshiped and adored many gods. Each Arabian tribe has their own system of laws focusing mainly on matrimony, hospitableness, and retribution. The Qur’an, which was fashioned from the angel’s preaching’s to Muhammad, had morals of human behavior which thus began the Islamic law known as Sharia. The Sharia essentially contains laws that benefit men and cripples the almost all