The Islamic religion deals with man abstractly and objectively...

The Islamic religion deals with man abstractly and objectively, so that it may be applicable in respect to all of mankind in every stage and age, taking into consideration that man, owing to his particular disposition, innate needs, inclinations and instincts, does not change in his essential makeup, though time place and other outer circumstances may vary.

Actually changes and developments occur only in the means, methods and interests which man develops to meet his psychological and physical needs, and through which he may express his ideas and feelings. Through progress in the ways and means of living or what is termed social development, the goods and services which meet man's natural requirements, such as the means of transportation, medical treatment, housing, education, food. etc., all increase.

If we study deeply this phenomenon and discover the basic elements which impart to Islam the quality of being everlasting and continual, we would uncover the following: a. Scope and universality: One of the factors which maintains Islam amidst…