RE-KNITTING THE SOCIAL

FABRIC
Surah al-Isra (23-40)

017.023 Your Master has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor.

017.024 And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: "My Master! bestow on them Your Mercy like they cherished me in childhood."

017.025 Your Master knows best what is in your hearts: If you do deeds of righteousness, verily He is Most Forgiving to those who turn to Him again and again (in true penitence).

017.026 And render to the kindred their due rights, as (also) to those in want, and to the wayfarer: But squander not (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift.

017.027 Verily spendthrifts are brothers of the Shyateen; and the Shaitaan is to his Master (himself) ungrateful.

017.028 And even if you have to turn away from them in pursuit of the Mercy from your Lord which you expect, yet speak to them a word of easy kindness.

017.029 Make not your hand tied (like a niggard's) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach, so that thou become blameworthy and destitute.

017.030 Verily your Master does provide sustenance in abundance for whom He pleases, and He provides in a just measure. For He knows and regard all His servants.

017.031 Kill not your children for fear of want: We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you. Verily the killing of them is a great sin.

017.032 Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful (deed) and an evil way.

017.033 Nor take life - which Allah has made sacred except for just cause. And if anyone is slain wrongfully, we have given his heir authority (to demand qisas or to forgive): but let him not exceed bounds in the matter of taking life; for he is helped (by the Law).

017.034 Come not nigh to the orphan's property except to improve it, until he attains the age of full strength; and fulfill (every) promise/commitment, for (every) promise/commitment will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).

017.035 Give full measure when you measure, and weigh with a balance that is straight: that is the most fitting and the most advantageous in the final determination.

017.036 And pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; for your hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) the heart will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).

017.037 Nor walk on the earth with insolence: for thou canst not rend the earth asunder, nor reach the mountains in height.

017.038 Of all such things the evil is hateful in the sight of thy Lord.

017.039 These are among the (precepts of) wisdom, which thy Lord has revealed to thee. Take not, with Allah, another object of worship, lest thou shouldst be thrown into Hell, blameworthy and rejected.

017.040 Has then your Lord (O Pagans!) preferred for you sons, and taken for Himself daughters among the angels? Truly ye utter a most dreadful saying!

YOU ARE HERE!

Comprehesive Lessons

Iman
Holistic basis of Quranic Wisdom and Philosophy: Surah alFaitha Synthesis of Iman: Intellect + Sound nature: Surah Aali Imran 190-195 Composition of Light of Iman: Surah AnNoor Ayaat 35-40 The Fruits of Iman: Surah At-Taghabun Quranic Proof for the Herafter: Surah alQiyamah

Aamal-usSalihaat
Quranic Foundations of Character Building: Surah Mominoon and Marij Finer Traits of the Slaves of Ar-Rahman: Surah Furqan Social values: Surah al-Isra Guiding Principles of Political system in Islam: Surah Hujrat

Criteria for Salvation : Surah alAsr Reality of Piety: Ayatul-Birr Foundation s of Quranic Wisdom: Surah Luqman 1219 The Greatest Providence: Surah Fussilat 3036

Tawasee bil Haq

Tawasee Bis Sabr

Surah alHadeed

INTRO
The Ten Commandments- Abdullah bin Abbas Surah al-Isra was revealed just before migration
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Manifesto of the upcoming Islamic State in Madinah

022.041 They are those who, if We establish them in the land, establish regular prayer and give regular charity, enjoin the right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs.

The social values to be promoted and the evils to be contained.

THE WISDOM IN REPETITION

Indicates importance Its in a different style for greater impact Its in a different context e.g sometimes in the context of individual character at others in terms of social values A new lesson

1. THOU SHALT HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME.

The beginning and the end; the social norms revolve around Tawheed.

017.039 These are among the (precepts of) wisdom, which thy Lord has revealed to thee. Take not, with Allah, another object of worship, lest thou shouldst be thrown into Hell, blameworthy and rejected.

017.040 Has then your Lord (O Pagans!) preferred for you sons, and taken for Himself daughters among the angels? Truly ye utter a most dreadful saying

HONOUR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER: THAT

THY DAYS MAY BE LONG UPON THE LAND WHICH THE LORD THY GOD GIVETH THEE.

017.023 Your Master has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be kind to parents.. Three dimensions of the functional unit-weaken those the society falls on its face If the parents are insecure then they wont go all out in raising the child. The tragedy of old homes Elderly abuse
Rapidly rising y 70% family members (mostly sons or daughters)- NZ y Risk Factor: Migrating couples
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THE QURANIC POSITION

Whether one or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor Be kind in general but even more cautious when theyre old; when they start becoming childish:

036.068 If We grant long life to any, We cause him to be reversed in nature: Will they not then understand?

Its a sparrow!

017.024 And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: "My Master! bestow on them Your Mercy like they cherished me in childhood." Your turn to take them under your wing Its not a favor its an attempt to re-pay You cannot repay so make dua

ALLAH KNOWS!

017.025 Your Master knows best what is in your hearts: If you do deeds of righteousness, verily He is Most Forgiving to those who turn to Him again and again (in true penitence). He knows you want good for them and love them even if you do falter at times.

BRANCHING OUT

017.026 And render to the kindred their due rights, as (also) to those in want, and to the wayfarer: But squander not (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift. Their right! Start from those closest to you But we dont have enough for ourselves; how do we give out?

ECONOMICS

Capitalism
Too many needs; not enough resources y Cats in a room; piece of meat y Encourages hoarding, and extravagance y Leads to crime
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Islamism
There are enough resources to meet everyones needs. y Limit your needs y Encourage spending y No Israaf
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025.067 Those who, when they spend, are not extravagant and not niggardly, but hold a just (balance) between those (extremes); y No tabdheer

017.027 Verily spendthrifts are brothers of the Shyateen; and the Shaitaan is to his Master (himself) ungrateful. Shaitaans primary aim is to create division and disunity in the society

005.091 Satan's plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred between you, with intoxicants and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah, and from prayer: will ye not then abstain?

YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION TO GIVE

017.028 And even if you have to turn away from them in pursuit of the Mercy from your Lord which you expect, yet speak to them a word of easy kindness.

017.029 Make not your hand tied (like a niggard's) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach, so that thou become blameworthy and destitute.

017.030 Verily your Master does provide sustenance in abundance for whom He pleases, and He provides in a just measure. For He knows and regard all His servants.

THOU SHALL NOT KILL BABIES!

017.031 Kill not your children for fear of want: We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you. Verily the killing of them is a great sin. Family Planning Abortions
115,000 abortions everyday y In2008 1.21 million abortions in the US- 737/1000 live births in NY y 84% by unmarried women y Reason
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3/4th say babies would interfere with work, school etc. 3/4th say they cannot afford say they cant be a single parent

THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY

017.032 Nor come nigh to adultery: for it is a shameful (deed) and an evil way.

Never says dont do it; dont even come close. If shariah is not taken seriously and youre already near the act then theres no point in saying dont do it. The Prophetic explanation of zina is not limited to the popular understanding.
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You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (Mathew Ch 5 Verse 27-28)

Zina encompasses adultery, fornication, and rape.

THE REINFORCERS

The Positive
Most potent is tawheed y Making Nikah easy
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Its a very potent force (most potent- freud); itll find its way. How it was in the time of the sahaba How it is now Alcohol and other intoxicants 79% rapes carried out either one or both participants were drunk Audio and video Pornography In a study:
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Ban everything that incites

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56% of rapists implicated pornography in the commission of their offences, 66% of rapists claimed they were incited by pornography, 25 30 % of college students would rape if they could get away with it.

THE REINFORCERS
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Segregation

Womans domain is the house

033.033 And stay in your houses, and make not a dazzling display, like that of the former Times of Ignorance Hadith, Allah has permitted for you to leave your houses to fulfill your needs. If you want anything form them; ask from behind a hijab. NO khalwa; third is shaitaan 30.9% occur in the perpetrators' homes, 26.6% in the victims' homes and 10.1% in homes shared by the victim and perpetrator. Inner and outer

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Hijab

Lower your gaze

The Negative Reinforcement

Most potent: Punishment in Hell y Stoning for unmarried and death penalty for married and rapists. (the injustice of enforcing these without the positive reinforcements)
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Intellectual Contradiction
Western Psychology founded by Freud who looks at the love between parents and children as sexual y Yet, Western Civilization terms Islamic Shariah as barbaric and narrow-minded
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Result
191,670 cases reported in 2005 y 1/6 US women have experienced attempted or completed rape y 60% not reported
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