Table Of ContentISLAMIC WAY
OF
LIVING
(An English Translation of the Book
Islami Muashrat)
Dr. Syed Abdul Wadud
ISLAMIC WAY OF LIVING
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First Edition February 2009
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Islamic Way Of Living
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
To take this project to its completion I would like to
thank Maqbool Mahmood Farhat. I cannot show enough
appreciation for his full dedication and constant hard work,
without which this publication would not have been possible.
Mrs Aqila Zaman (M.A.), Michigan University USA deserves
many thanks for her help in providing valuable advice
regarding the contents. Last but not least sincere thanks are
due to Mohammad Aslam Qureshi of Elm Park, Essex, UK,
who fully funded this project.
Prof. Dr. Zahida Durrani
Executive Head
Tolu-e-Islam Trust.
DEDICATION
This translation is dedicated to the author Ghulam
Ahmad Parwez who strived to understand the Quran and
convey its message to others.
Dr. Syed Abdul Wadud originally translated this book from
the Urdu “Islami Muashrat” by Ghulam Ahmad Parwez,
published in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Islamic Way Of Living Preface
PREFACE
The future of a nation depends on the upbringing of its
younger generation. Muslims everywhere are concerned that
their children may go astray under the influence of a media,
poor social values and other beliefs that go against Quranic
teachings. Therefore the introduction and teaching of Quranic
values is important today as it ever was.
However, this book is not just for young Muslims. People
of all ages, and beliefs can benefit from an insight into the
Quranic values.
The work I have produced is not an exact translation of
the book Islami Muashrat by late Allama Ghulam Ahmad
Parwez, but an exposition of this excellent work in Urdu
language. It comprises Quranic injunctions that show the way
to the formation of an Islamic society. It is not a philosophical
treatise but a description in simple terms meant for the young,
as well as for those who have neither the time nor the
inclination to go into details.
Hopefully this introduction will ignite their fire and start
a quest for deeper knowledge and understanding.
Syed Abdul Wadud
DISCLAIMER
This work is a translation of the original Urdu book ‘Islami
Muashrat’ and as such any ambiguity is the responsibility of the
translator and not the original author.
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Islamic Way Of Living Contents
ISLAMIC WAY OF LIVING
Foreword (Paigham Mustafa) vii
Chapter 1: Certain Basic Facts 1
lWhat is Islam? 2
lThe Difference between man-made laws
and God-made laws 4
lWhat is Eieman (belief)? 5
lRabubiyyat 6
lHow an Islamic Society is Established 7
lNo Small Matters 9
Chapter 2: Basic Principles 10
lRespect for Humanity 11
lPersonal Responsibility 13
Chapter 3: Personal Qualities 15
lDiscipline 16
lPractical Life 17
lAn Honest Day's Work 18
lSpending 19
lFood and Drink 21
lGood Foods 22
lExtravagance 23
lEating 23
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lBeauty of Life 23
lDress 24
lBeauty and Proportion 24
lHealth and Cleanliness 25
lIntoxicants and Gambling 26
lConversation 28
lIdle Talk 30
lVulgarity 30
lArrogance 32
lRumours 33
lIntellectually Blind 34
lEducation 35
Chapter 4: Mutual Contact 37
lGreetings 38
lMuslim Greetings 38
lDecent Behavior 40
lCooperation 42
lMutual Consultation 43
lKeep Promises 45
lLoans and Debts 46
lRepayment of Debt 47
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lUsury 47
lTrade 48
lTrading Standards 49
lJustice 50
lJustice to Enemies 51
lNational Trust 52
lEvidence 53
lFalse Statement 55
lBribery 55
lSocial Etiquette 56
lEtiquette of Assembly 57
lPermission to Leave 58
lInvitation to Meal 58
lMiscellaneous Matters 59
lEnvy 59
lBack Biting 60
lSpying 60
lSticks and Stones…. 61
lDo Not Spread Evil 61
lSlander 62
lSuspicion 62
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lRidiculing Divine Laws 63
lVain Talk 63
lAnger 64
lPardon 65
lSelf-reform 66
lReforming Fellow Beings 67
lPay Attention to Good Advice 67
lHypocrisy 68
Chapter 5: Family Life 71
lResponsibility of an Elder Member 72
lHusband and wife 73
lMarriage 73
lDivision of labour 75
lBalanced living 76
lChildren 77
lParents 78
lAncestors 79
lObedience to Ancestors 79
lRelatives 80
lEmployees 81
lNeighbours 81
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lFriends 82
lOrphans 83
lThe Needy 84
lThe Beggars 85
lWayfarers 86
lRights of a Wayfarer 87
Chapter 6: Collective life of Muslims 88
lSectarianism 90
lBrotherhood Amongst Believers 91
lHow to Get Rid of Sectarianism 92
lIslamic Social Order 92
lNo Parties 93
lThe World Muslims 93
lHumanity as a Whole 94
Chapter 7: Relationship with Non-Believers 96
lEqual Treatment For All 97
lMeaning of the Word Kafir 97
lDo Not Revile The Idols 98
lThe Protection of Places of Worship of
Non-Muslims 98
lThe Great Men of Non-Muslims 99
lRespect For Allah's Messengers 100
lFreedom of Belief 101
lSummation 104
lGlossary 107
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Islamic Way Of Living Foreword
FOREWORD
In a diverse culture such as the one we live in today, it can
be difficult for young people to know good values. This is
especially true when Marketing Magnates, using the power of
mass media, bombard their consumerist messages from every
direction and every minute of the day. Indeed, it can be hard to
recognise the truth when every belief is presented as tolerable
and every lifestyle promoted as acceptable, if not desirable.
This book, Islamic Way of Living, in its small way would
like to introduce the higher values given in the Quran. Absolute
values in a changing world lay the foundation of a better,
greater person. As moral beings it is our duty to do things which
improve our lives and of those around us. It is the Quranic
permanent values that help us shine in a world eclipsed by
selfish ideals.
This is the third edition, the first published in 1987 and the
second in 1991. Each edition has sought to present the Quranic
principles in an easy to grasp language. It is hoped that this is a
marked improvement of the previous attempts. The verses
from the Quran have not just been translated but an exposition
has been made to make the concepts comfortably understood.
If we can get young people to apply the Quranic standards
practically in their daily lives, then we have achieved our
purpose.
Paigham Mustafa, Editor.
Glasgow, November 2008
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