How does Islam effects your life socialy?

Answer 1

Islam's effect on our lives is a very wide issue; we will try to highlight how Islam affects, directs, and forms our lives http://www.learningquranonline.com

The word Islam is derived from word istislam, which means "surrender," that is, surrender to God's laws. The word is also derived from the word salam, "peace," for if we follow God's laws we will achieve peace-be it peace of soul, peace of mind, peace between nations, peace between people, and so on.

Islam a Religion of Nature

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not leave anything bad that he did not forbid us from, and likely he did not leave anything good that he did not order us to perform. I will present some hadiths that show that Islam is a call for purity and peace and it does not contradict with one's own nature.

By nature Man is not to hurt others but to be kind to others; otherwise hatred will prevail and life will be distorted. We find Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) directs us to this behavior. Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: I asked Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) which [believer] in Islam is more excellent. Upon this he remarked, "One from whose tongue and hand Muslims are safe" (Muslim).

There are many hadiths of the Prophet that call on the Muslims to perform charity and to be good and kind to the poor and to everyone, and we find this concern for the poor to be innate in Muslims' hearts and souls. One of these hadiths is this: "There is a (compulsory) sadaqah (charity) to be given for every joint of the human body (as a sign of gratitude to Allah) everyday the sun rises. To judge justly between two persons is regarded as sadaqah; and to help a man concerning his riding animal, by helping him to mount it or by lifting his luggage on to it, is also regarded as sadaqah; and (saying) a good word is also sadaqah; and every step taken on one's way to offer the compulsory prayer (in the mosque) is also sadaqah; and to remove a harmful thing from the way is also sadaqah" (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

Abu Musa reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said, "Giving charity is obligatory upon each Muslim." It was asked, "What do you say of him who does not find (the means) to do so?" He said, "Let him do manual work, thus doing benefit to himself and give charity." It was asked, "What about one who does not have (the means) to do so?" He said, "Then let him assist the needy, the aggrieved." It was asked, "What do you say of one who cannot even do this?" He said, "Then he should enjoin what is reputable or what is good." He was asked, "What if he cannot do that?" He (the Prophet) said, "He should then abstain from evil, for verily that is charity on his behalf" (Muslim).

Another hadith, narrated by `Abdullah ibn `Amr (may Allah be pleased with him), shows the importance of having compassion for poor people. When the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked which merit is superior in Islam, he replied, "That you provide food and extend greetings to one whom you know and whom you do not know" (Muslim).

Following God's Rules and Prophet's Teachings

Allah says in the Qur'an what means:

*{Say: "If ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger," but if they turn back, Allah loveth not those who reject faith}* (Aal `Imran 3:31-32).

Islam draws a framework for Muslims, whereby all can act freely as long as they are within this framework; if they go astray, they will have to repent and go back to Islam's true path or else they will get punished. Let's ask ourselves why God has created us. The reply comes from the Qur'an when it says what means:

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