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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Principal Signposts of the Islamic Message 2 The Contents of the Islamic Message PRELIMINARY: By studying the Islamic message and analyzing the intrinsic structure of this religion, we come to realize that the questions which Islam deals with - these issues cover all of man's needs - Can be divided into three major categories: ideology, legislation and, social morals and conduct. 1.

IDEOLOGY: It comprises the collection of the ideas and concepts which explain the appearance of the world and the meaning of life. This ideology works as the basis of a starting point for the construction of all the aspects of this great religion. The Islamic belief centres on monotheism Tawheed, that is. believing in the One and only Creator, to Whom are ascribed all the attributes of Absolute Richness and Perfection.

Guided by this belief, a Muslim draws a plan for thought and action, and defines his relation with the Creator to Whom are ascribed the traits of Absolute Perfection, Knowledge and Power, and Who fashioned the universe out of nought. The Islamic doctrine is based on three important factors: Belief in Allah, the Almighty Who is Just, and never does He leave a people in darkness. Injustice is not one of His traits, and the meeting out of reward and punishment is based on Justice.

2.Belief in Revelation, Prophethood and what is connected to them, such as the message and the Imamah (divinely ordained leadership): follows next. The last but not least is the belief in life of the hereafter, resurrection, judgement day, reward and punishment. 2. LEGISLATION: The second subject which the Islamic message came to treat and organize is law and order. i.e. to show man the correct path in all aspects of life, both social and convictional.

In the social field, Islamic legislation manages the affairs of adjudication. economy, finance, trade, ownership, inheritance, marriage, divorce, relations in the workplace, civil service, war and peace, contractual agreements, etc. As regards organizing the religion's devotional affairs. such as praying, fasting, pilgrimage, purification. etc..

the Islamic legislation defines the necessary rules and regulations required to show the lines of man's relations with Allah the Exalted, and of the method of worship.