Originally Posted by parwarsha

salaamz to all respected fellows,

i also want to join your thread but don't know what is next Question / Future Questions..... Is there any announced Schedule that you follow ?????
Can som1 plz guide me ???

Originally Posted by shakeel ghori

I am sending this question. All active members such as Fassi, sara, saba pervaiz, and others are requested to attempt.
Ijtihad can play an important role in the establishment of Muslim Ummah and the making of Humanity. (CE: 2008)
In order to meet challenges of modern times, there is a need to establish verstile institution of Ijtehad what measures would you suggest? (CE: 2009)

Originally Posted by sabaparvezz

............I have found this thread one of the bests thread on this cssforum. Sara please come and get in touch with us. You were doing great job. I am regular member of your this thread and of pakistan affairs' thread. You people really have been doing very good job. But since some days, you people why not have been attempting your answers. Please Please Please sara, shakeel and fassi we need you alot. your contributions are very good.

Originally Posted by Fassi

Q:7- What do you understand by the phrase 'Man is a vicegerent of Allah on the earth' Highlight the major components of the the concept? (16 Marks)




Introduction:

Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) constitutes the ideological foundation of Islam, the concept of man’s Khilafah (vicegerency/caliphate) provides the operational framework for the Islamic scheme of life. Man, according to the teachings of Islam, is the representative and vicegerent of Allah on earth. This world is a trust and man is its trustee. It is not a personal property of an individual or people which could be used or misused to satisfy personal desires. It is man's responsibility to manage the world according to Allah's instructions and promote divine guidance. This great world- - including animals, birds, trees, rivers, mountains, gold, silver, and all it contain - - has been given to the care of man because he is more familiar than anyone else with the world (as he is himself made of dust) and has also a genuine interest in it. Thus, because he has knowledge of the world and interest in it - -two essential conditions for a successful trustee - - he can be a good caretaker of the world.

Declaration of Vicegerency (Khilafah):

The human being, in the Islamic world-view is considered a vicegerent (khalifah). This vicegerency is declared before the creation of the first human being:

“Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent on earth.’ They said: ‘Will place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood? While we do celebrate Your praises and glorify Your holy (name)?’ He said: ‘I know what you know not.’” (Qur’an, 2:30 )

Criterion For Granting Vicegerency:

The declaration of the institution of khilafah, which Allah [S.W.T] has informed the angels about, was reinforced by the verse that shows that Allah [S.W.T] has taught Adam the ‘names’ (Asma’) of all things:

“And He taught Adam the nature [names] of all things.” (Qur’an, 2:31 )

Therefore, vicegerency is based upon knowledge that enables the human being to be a care taker of self and society along with rest of the creation as much as possible. Humanity should behave in such a way that would maintain the balance in all walks of life.

Man Most Suitable for Managing the World:

When Allah created Adam and made him His vicegerent on earth, the angels who are innocent and do not commit sins, submitted to Allah that as man was inclined to quarrel and shed blood on earth, the vicegerency might be granted to them as they glorified Him and remained engaged in worshiping Him all the time. Allah replied the angels that they did not know the matters of the world. He then tested Adam and the angels by asking them certain questions relating to the world. As Adam was made of dust and had a natural interest in the world, he answered Allah's questions correctly whereas the angels lacking this natural interest in the things of the world failed. Thus Allah established that in spite of all weaknesses man alone was most suitable for managing the world. In fact, his natural weaknesses themselves qualified him for this position. If the world were run by angels, most gifts of God put into it, which were discovered and developed by man due to his interest and need, would have remained unknown and unused.

Man as a Vicegerent of Allah:

In his capacity as a vicegerent, the human being is perceived as the trustee of the earth. He is not supposed to cause corruption in any form on earth (i.e. the environment). Life on earth entails great responsibilities. It is a test with accountability. It is followed by either reward or punishment. These meanings are mentioned in the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Vicegerency as a test is found in the following verse:

“It is He Who has made you (His) vicegerents, inheritors of the earth: He has raised you in ranks, some above others: that He may try you in the gifts He has given you: for your Lord is quick in punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an, 6:165)

Vicegerency is Man’s Test and Trust:

It is rather clear, now, that the Islamic world-view indicates that vicegerency on earth forms a test which includes how human beings fulfil right and duties for themselves and each other along with rest of the creation . Is it going to be based upon divine instructions, not based upon personal desires and conjectures that might lead to the destruction of Islamic fabric. If the latter condition prevails, then vicegerency will be entrusted to a different people or generation. This possibility of this kind of switch is understood from the following two verses:


So, as a vicegerent and representative man has a duty to fully follow the instructions of his master. His personality and precept should reflect the values of his master. To act as a vicegerent of Allah on earth requires that man must inculcate in himself His qualities which should mould his manners. We have been taught that the qualities and attributes of Allah include knowledge, mercy, appreciativeness, administrative ability, forgiveness, benevolence, justice, love, grandeur, beauty, and power to protect- and punish. Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace be on him, taught mankind to acquire Allah's attributes ("Adorn yourself with the qualities of Allah").

In spite of inherent limitations, man can, on the limited human scale, develop in himself attributes of Allah. He can never be God, but he can exhibit Allah's great attributes in his character as Allah's vicegerent. One can imagine that if man becomes mindful of his responsibility as Allah's vicegerent on earth and thus strives to inculcate in himself divine moral attributes, how high he can rise as a human being and how pleasant and prosperous the world can become under his vicegerency. Religion, as a matter of fact, provides man with the sublimest and most balanced concept of life. It grants him a position as Allah's vicegerent, responsible for administering things on earth as His representative and functioning as a caretaker of this great trust, which brings upon mankind an unprecedented honour.

Observation of His Vicegerency:

On the other hand, this vicegerency is subjected to observation:


The same message is implied in the Hadith [narration] of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him:


Conclusion:

The Vicegerency of man with the subjection of resources for inhabitation to reach excellence in hereafter is the ultimate goal.









I don't know why you people (sSara, ShakeelGhori, SabaPervaiz,Pearl013 etc.) are reluctant to answer these question. Please at least attempt the question in right or wrong way. Thanks

Regards...

---F@SsI---

Originally Posted by shakeel ghori

Thanks for appreciating our efforts. Yes, you are right that for few days our activities here have not been too warm. But it is not a matter of worry as it is hoped that, Insh'Allah, we are again going to start our efforts passionately. You just keep up sending your attempts here, we shall try our best to evaluate your work. Besides, I earnestly request all members to attempt the questions on regular basis so that we may keep our efforts lively and dynamic. It goes without saying that this way of dealing with different subjects is outstandingly beneficial.. I think most of the members are not taking part in discussions because of the problem that they have opted Islamiat in urdu. So, it is difficult for them to attempt here. I perceive that it will be better for us to start thread of any other subject so as to we may achieve as much positive outcome as possible. Sara, and fassi, we really need you here. In your absence this thread is spiritless, thus void. Please come back..

Regards..

Originally Posted by shahreenaa

Originally Posted by sabaparvezz

I request all members to start another subject. I am very interested on your this practice. It is really helpful. Plz Plz Plz, start another thread (Pakistan Affairs/Or any other) I am with you. I want to be in your group study. I have also opted Islamiat in urdu...Therefore start any other subject, for few days I joined an academy for css but whereas I watch your this practice. I can say, your this practice is much much much better than any academy.


PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Start a new subject shakeel gee & sara gee.

Originally Posted by shakeel ghori

Dear saba I appreciate your passion. We need members like you. In view of your opinion, and I myself perceived it important too, We are going to start a new thread the detail of which has been given in my above message which I have sent in reply of dear shahreena. Please read that message carefully and if you are interested or not then send your response accordingly. We are waiting for your reply. Likewise all members are required to send their suggestions and opinions regarding the start of this new thread so that we may start it, or any other, as soon as possible..