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The Concept of Freedom in Islam 2 - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief The Concept of Freedom in Islam 2 2022-09-25 507 Views Freedom , Islam vs Freedom In this part of the article titled “The concept of freedom in Islam”, we shall examine another aspect of the subject.

In the Qur’an, Almighty Allah says: Contents Drugs Sex And Diseases “And those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered Prophet, whom they find mentioned in the Torah and the Gospel, bidding them to do what is right and forbidding them what is wrong, making lawful for them the good (things), and forbidding for them the corrupt (things) and relieving them of their burdens, and the fetters that were upon them.

Those who believe in him and honour him, and help him and follow the light while has been sent down with him – those are they the successful.” (1) Submission to the will and laws of Allah is the source of all freedom. It liberates the mind, soul, and behaviour from the evil influences of the world. It helps mankind overcome oppressive tyrants, unjust laws, lusts, deviation and psychological complexes which enslave his will.

Submission to the will of Allah grants man the right to choose a better way of life, to live his life in a moral and upright way. (PBUHH) was sent to the entire Universe as a blessing and mercy. Thus, if man submits to the will of Allah during his life, he can depend on His mercy at the time of judgement.

“And We have not sent you but as a mercy to the world.” (2) The Prophet (PBUHH) was quoted to have said: “Surely, I am a granted mercy.” Islam freed mankind from the darkness of polytheism, slavery, and injustice. It introduced the light of faith. It opened the doors to moral and social reform, and created an atmosphere of security and safety in which man was free to think, invent, and seek the road to perfection and salvation. Freedom is the source from which the tree of life grows.

A little sapling needs of light, water, air, and a spacious field in which to grow, extend its branches, bloom, and bear fruit. So, too, does freedom need the light and guidance of Islam to flourish? If the young tree is deprived of light and space its growth will be distorted and stunted. So, also will oppression and servitude deprive man of his moral freedom?

Oppression and servitude are like a horrible prison in which terror and tyranny devour man’s self-image, his will, and his desire to grow spiritually.