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Islamic View of the Humans


Islam views Humans as quite distinct from other beings, as Humans are the Trustees of God on Earth. This viewpoint has main effects on a person?s outlook that could be summarized in four basic points.

~The first is self-acceptance by realizing one?s own nature, whether it is weaknesses or strengths. This results in a mental balance: people are neither haunted by their sins and weaknesses nor too arrogant about their strengths.

~The second point is, by realizing that Humans are the trustees of God, they should abide by the limitations He set for them on Earth. These limitations do not contradict with individual ownership; they only prevent people from abusing the gifts placed in their hands by God.

~ The thirds is that unwise use or destruction of the environment is regarded as a moral crime.

~ The fourth is that Islam considers the Environment as a Personal Trust and not a personal property. This is why the destruction or unwise use of the environment is regarded as a moral crime.

The body is one of God?s gifts entrusted to Humans, which they should use to fulfill their mission as Trustees. Even money is considered a trust; people cannot burn it and claim that they are free to use their property as they please.

People?s self-acceptance and limits on trusteeship lead to an integrated view of life, which refuses the distinction between spiritual and material aspects of life. This prevents the confusion caused when dividing life into two different spheres and setting certain rules that apply to one area, regardless of the other.

Referring to (Al-Mulk 67:1-2)



On the contrary, the distinction and dignity of the human race lies in making the most of their Materialistic, Intellectual and Spiritual capabilities in order to overcome weaknesses, shortcomings and to fulfill their mission as Trustees.

This Islamic viewpoint provides a more dynamic view of life that demands Active Participation of Humans in righting the wrong and striving to Achieve Peace and Social Justice.
 

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