Questions dr. zaman

1. Questions _____ Dr. Zaman
Q1. For better understanding of Islam is just enough to study the Islam. Explain it
logically.
Islam in Arabic is a verbal noun, meaning self-surrender to Allah (literally: “the god) as
revealed through the “message and life of his prophet Mohammed.” In the religious sense,
Muslim means “anyone or anything that surrenders itself to the true will of God.”
Yes Islam is enough; there are four sources for shariah that make it authoritative: the
Quran, the Sunna, ijma, and qiyas. History of Islam is important for better understanding of
Islam.
The Quran: The teachings of the Quran; it is a universal scripture addressed to all of
mankind, and not addressed only to a particular tribe or “chosen people”.
The Sunna: The second most authoritative source for shariah is the Sunna, commonly
understood to be the actions and sayings of the Prophet.
Ijma: In addition to the Quran and Sunna, there are also two accepted secondary sources
for shariah: these are ijma (consensus of the scholars) and qiyas (analytical deduction).
Qiyas: Qiyas make up the fourth most important source for shariah. The term means “to
judge by comparing with a thing.”
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Q2. Psychological problems are becoming oversaturated in present. Are Islamic
teachings can help to overcome these problems?
Depression:
Negative life events are one of major risk factors for depression.
Islam plays an important role in helping Muslims to cope with negative life events, which
helps them in both prevention and treatment of depression. Muslims are not superhuman,
however, if one experiences negative feelings, he is encouraged to resist them with positive
thoughts and actions if possible, or to seek professional help if the case is clinical, exactly
like any other form of illness.
“So, verily, with every difficulty, there is relief: Verily, with every difficulty there is relief.”
(Quran, 94: 5-6)
Suicide:

2. Islam helps to prevent suicide by two ways, directly by prohibiting it and indirectly, by
lowering the causes of suicide such as substance abuse and maintaining mental/emotional
well-being.
In Islam, suicide is considered to be strictly prohibited. The Quran mentions “… [do not] kill
(or destroy) yourselves, for surely God has been Most Merciful to you” (Quran, 4:29). And
like Prophet Muhammad said “He who commits suicide by throttling shall keep on
throttling himself in the Hell Fire (forever) and he who commits suicide by stabbing himself
shall keep on stabbing himself in the Hell-Fire.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, 2:23:446)
Islam encourages people to stay hopeful, even if someone has committed the worst sin or
faced with most troublesome life event as there is always God's mercy.
“And never give up hope of Allah's soothing Mercy: truly no one despairs of Allah's
soothing Mercy, except those who have no faith.” (Quran, 12:87)
Anxiety:
A cognitive error is common to be similar in anxiety and depression.
In addition, anxious patients may have maladaptive thoughts such as “I feel that I am no
longer able to cope,” “Life is too difficult for me,” or “No one is there for me.” It can be
helpful for those who are suffering to recall that Allah is always there and can assist those
who place their trust in Him.
One of the foundations of Islamic belief is the understanding that Allah is able to do all
things and He runs all affairs. This is an aspect of tawheed (belief in the oneness of Allah)
that specifies oneness in Allah's Lordship.
“And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely
[upon Him]” (Quran, 3:159).
Prophet Muhammad said, “Look at those who are less fortunate than yourselves, not at
those who are better off than yourselves, so that you will not be little the blessings that
Allah has bestowed upon you”
Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder:
From an Islamic perspective, these unwanted obsessive thoughts are called wasawis
(plural of waswasah), which are whispered into the minds and hearts of people by Ash-
Shaytan (Satan).
Allah says, “Then Shaytan whispered suggestions to them both, in order to uncover that
which was hidden from them of their private parts” (Quran7:20).

3. Prophet Muhammad said “Shaytan comes to one of you and says: ‘Who created so-and-so
and so-and-so?’ till he says, ‘Who has created your Lord?’ So, when he inspires such a
question, one should seek refuge with Allah and give up such thoughts”. (Al-Bukhari and
Muslim)
Holy Quran the counter adaptive thoughts for these obsessions (wasawis as called in Islam)
[So when you intend to recite the Quran, seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan, the outcast.
Verily! He has no power over those who believe and put their trust only in their Lord
(Allah). His power is over those who obey and follow him (Shaytan) and those who join
partners with Allah] (Quran 16:99-100).
[And deceive among them those whom you can with your voice. Verily! On my true
servants, you would have no authority. Sufficient is your Lord as a guardian] (Quran 17:64-
65).
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Q3. We Pakistani Muslim look better in our prayers, but our moral behavior under
criticize. Give arguments on this situation.
Sharia is the moral code and religious law of Islam. There are two primary sources of sharia
law: the precepts set forth in the Quranic verses (ayahs), and the example set by
Muhammad in the Sunnah. Sharia classifies behavior into the following types or grades:
fard (obligatory), mustahabb (recommended), mubah (neutral), makruh (discouraged),
and haraam (forbidden). Every human action belongs in one of these five categories. Today,
most Muslim countries adopt only a few aspects of sharia, while a few countries apply the
entire code.
The teachings of Islam act as a mercy and a healing for the human soul, and such qualities
as humility, sincerity, patience and charity are strongly encouraged. Additionally, Islam
condemns pride and self-righteousness, since Almighty God is the only judge of human
righteousness.
The Islamic view of the nature of man is also realistic and well-balanced. Human beings are
not believed to be inherently sinful, but are seen as equally capable of both good and evil.
Islam also teaches that faith and action go hand-in-hand. God has given people free-will,
and the measure of one’s faith is one’s deeds and actions. However, human beings have
also been created weak and regularly fall into sin. This is the nature of the human being as
created by God in His Wisdom, and it is not inherently “corrupt” or is need of repair. This is
why the avenue of repentance is always open to all human beings, and Almighty God loves
the repentant sinner more than one who does not sin at all.

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Q4. If you look at global economic conditions the Muslim countries are seemed
backward. What are the reasons behind it?
This question presumes that there are Muslim nations in existence today. The truth is that
our terminologies must be clear and consistent. There is no Muslim nation today, as a
Muslim nation is one which operates according to the Shariah of God (the body of law
which governs Muslims), Saudi Arabia does not fall under this classifications due to two
easy to recall reasons, ribaa (interest) based monetary system and its rule by Kingship.
There are however, Muslim majority countries.
Therefore there is a great distinction between being Islamic nations and Muslim majority
nations. Given that we now have this understanding, the question begs itself, why are so
many Muslim nations today lacking strong economies, full of war and lacking basic human
rights.
The simple answer would be a historical one. If we were to take a cursory look of the list of
the nations today that are currently Muslim majority but involved in conflict, poverty or
some other social ill, we’ll soon realize that within the last century – they were all either
colonized or involved in some Lang drawn out conflict or the other and none of them have
ever been under true Islamic rule. Afghanistan for example, has never had the opportunity
to develop itself, for any nation to develop itself economically, infrastructural and
sociologically it requires long periods of political, economic and civil stability.
So if we look at any Muslim majority country and weigh them against political, economic
and civil stability, a significant majority of them would fail this cursory examination. The
only few exemptions would be Saudi Arabia, and they fulfill all three criteria. If we look at
UAE, they also fulfill the same criteria. However nations such as Iraq, Afghanistan and
Somalia cannot. Therefore, there is no relation between Islam and these nation’s
misgivings, rather the problem is clearly rooted in historical ills associated with the lack of
political, economic and civil stability. Most of these nations were also colonialised, their
resources shipped back to the metropolis of their day, their infrastructure underdeveloped
and masses of their societies left impoverished and without any great foundations from
which to develop their nations (look at my home region – the Caribbean as an ample
example of this).
In conclusion, it isn’t a great mystery, lack of political, economic and civil stability will
cause any nation to crumble, these are the pillars for which any nation needs in order for
development and advancement to initiate. The great Western superpowers fulfill these
three given criteria, and are successful because of it. Centuries of independence and

5. development, versus budding nations with less than 75 years of independence, is an unfair
comparison and a biased one at that.
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Q5. Why sectarian biases occur in our society & Solution it in Islam?
The Islamic faith is made up of various distinct sects each with their own set of beliefs and
practices. Branches of the religion include Sunni, Sh’ite, Sufi, and Ahmadiyyas. The majority
of modern Muslims identify themselves as being Sunnis while Sh’ites can be further
subdivided into Twelve’s, Seveners, and Fivers. The Sufi sect is considered to adhere to a
more mystical belief system while the relatively new Ahmadiyyas are derived from the
traditional Sunni and Sh’ite branches of Islam.
Sunni Muslims include 84%–90% of all Muslims. Sunni means “tradition,” and Sunnis
regard themselves as those who emphasize following the traditions of Muhammad and of
the first two generations of the community of Muslims that followed Muhammad.
Shiite Muslims comprise 10%–16% of all Muslims. Shiite are the “party of `Ali,” who believe
that Muhammad’s son-in-law `Ali was his designated successor (imam) and that the Muslim
community should be headed by a designated descendent of Muhammad. Three main
subgroups of Sh’ites are Twelve’s (Ithna-`Asharis), Seveners (Isma`ilis), and Fivers
(Zaydis).
Sufis are Islamic mystics. Sufis go beyond external requirements of the religion to seek a
personal experience of God through forms of meditation and spiritual growth.
Ahmadiyyas do regard themselves as Muslims. Most other Muslims, however, deny that
either group is a legitimate form of Islam and regard members of both groups as heretics -
people who have corrupted and abandoned Islamic belief and practice.
It is a fact that Muslims today, are divided amongst themselves. The tragedy is that such
divisions are not endorsed by Islam at all. Islam believes in fostering unity amongst its
followers.
The Glorious Qur’an says:
"And hold fast, All together, by the rope Which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not
divided among yourselves;" [Al-Qur’an 3:103]
Which is the rope of Allah that is being referred to in this verse? It is the Glorious Qur’an.
The Glorious Qur’an is the rope of Allah which all Muslims should hold fast together. There

6. is double emphasis in this verse. Besides saying ‘hold fast all together’ it also says, ‘be not
divided’.
Qur’an further says,
"Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger" [Al-Qur’an 4:59]
All the Muslim should follow the Qur’an and authentic hadith and be not divided among
themselves.
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Q6. What are the areas of our daily life which supposedly do not agree between
Islamic teaching and science? What you will suggest as a teacher of Islamic studies?
Reference
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3705684/