Moderation
in the Teachings of Islam
-Maulana
Ashraf Ali Thanvi (RA)
The kalam of
Allah (Qur’an) is the most perfect because the Knowledge of Allah regarding
conditions and circumstances is complete. He is the Possessor of choice, has
control over everything and the One who makes everything effective. No
attribute or condition overpowers Him. Thus, every law coming from Him will be
perfect.
Never can
His laws be too strict for He is not overpowered by His attribute of Wrath, nor
are they absolutely lenient, for He is not overpowered by His attribute of
Mercy, but He is the Possessor of choice and is Qahhar (One who has
control over things) and is Rahim
(merciful) and Karim (generous)
when He wishes to be. He is not overpowered or compelled by any attribute.
We learn from this that His kalam (Qur’an) and all
His laws are free from extremism. This is exactly why it is
compulsory for every human- being to subjugate himself to the Shari’a. The Shari’a
carries within itself all benefits and wisdom.
Experience has proven to us that we become overwhelmed by difficult
conditions. This makes it more necessary to follow the Shari’a of Allah so that
we can preserve moderation.
Undoubtedly, there is tremendous moderation in the Shari’a.
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