Author/Authors :
Husni, Ahmad Bin Muhammad Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Institute of West Asian Studies, Faculty of Islamic Studies - Department of Syariah, Malaysia , Laluddin, Hayatullah Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Islamic Studies - Department of Syariah, Malaysia , Nor, Amir Husin Bin Mohd Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Islamic Studies, Institute of West Asian Studies (IKRAB) - Department of Syariah, Malaysia , Samsudin, Muhammad Adibdi Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Islamic Studies - Department of Syariah, Malaysia , Ibrahim, Ibnor Azli Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Islamic Studies, Institute of West Asian Studies - Department of Syariah, Malaysia , Omar, Anwar Fakhri Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Islamic Studies - Department of Syariah, Malaysia , Elseoudi, Abdel Wadoud Moustafa Moursi Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Islamic Studies - Department of Syariah, Malaysia , Alias, Muhammad Nazir Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Islamic Studies, Institute of West Asian Studies (IKRAB) - Department of Syariah, Malaysia
Abstract :
This article deliberates on the best method for the formation of moderation in society in the
light of the purposes of Syari’ah. It focuses on the aspects of the influence that represents the
main objective in Islam, with reference to the five necessities. Allah s.w.t has commanded his
servants to uphold justice and be steadfast and to avoid extremism and disintegration. Thus,
there is no room for extremism and biasness in Syari’ah. For, it respects religious, cultural and
civilization polarity and reject racism. Since human self is prone to desire, evil, amusement, demand for relaxation, hatred of hard work and at times overwhelmed by weakness, subjugating
it to coercion and force, lead to its exhaustion and neglect. It is in the light of these facts that
Islam granted to its adherents the right of relaxation and leisure to its adherents at a moderate
level. Ironically, people with liberal set of mind tends to perceive religious conviction and
moderation as extremism and radicalism hence, viewing permissiveness, disengagement with
religion and morality as signs of progress and civilization. Moreover, they view religious
adherence as a suppression of individual freedom and a hindrance to keeping abreast with
civilization and progress. Therefore, Islam presented the best model for the organization of
society and disciplining human behaviors and activities in the best manner possible, so as to lead
a happy and prosperous life which is in harmony with human nature hence, dealing with
contemporary issues specially those relating to Islamic thought effectively.
