Saudi Sheikh, 'Abd-al-Rahman bin Nasir al-Barrak explains that there is no equality in Islam, or at least not in the way the West and the Human Rights Charter defines it. (See original Arabic
here.)
Fatwa title: What is the ruling on the saying uttered by some people: "Islam is a religion of equality"?
Fatwa no. 38610, 7 Oct 2010
Answer: Praise be to God. Many people have spoken the phrase, "Islam is a religion of equality." They should know that this statement is heinous and false. Some Muslims may say it out of good intentions, seeking to praise and glorify Islam. Perhaps they don't know the real truth behind this phrase. This phrase is spoken by some whimsical people, who thereby reach out for purposes that are contrary to the law of Islam, such as the equality of rights between Muslims and infidels, and between men and women. They do this for the infidels, running behind their ways and their calls. But God hath differentiated between men and women in terms of rights, duties, and judgments. He hath also differentiated between Muslims and infidels in terms of judgments and penalties. The universal, legitimate, and penal Sunnah of God recognizes the differences--this is common sense. The Qur'an is frank in rejecting equality among things that are different. The Most High said: "Not equal are the blind and the seeing, nor the darknesses and the light, nor the shade and the heat, and not equal are the living and the dead..." [Qur'an 35:19-22]. He also said, "Are those who know equal to those who do not know? Only they will remember who are people of understanding" [Qur'an 39:9]. [...] The Almighty also said, "The woman is not like the man." He also said regarding the inheritance of sons and brothers, "The man receives the fortune of two women."
Therefore there should only be equality among things which are identical. The ruling of one thing is also the ruling of its counterpart, logically and legally. Therefore we believe in all of the messengers of God: "We do not differentiate between one of his messengers." We also disbelieve in everything which worships something other than God: "Say, 'O infidels, we do not worship what you worship'." It is correct to say, "Islam is a religion of justice." Justice means placing things in their proper places, by giving everyone his proper right. This includes some things which are known logically, and others which are known only by the law, and others which fit in both categories.
There are two issues here which are defined and called for by the UN, and which it requires every member nation to apply, specifically targeting Muslims. The first issue is regarding the difference between Muslims and infidels. It is known that this contradicts the shari'a of Islam, in terms of retribution, inheritance, marriage, brotherhood, and loyalty. [...] The call for equality between Muslims and infidels has been made in conferences and seminars under the banner of humanitarianism and the like. Branching out from this is the call for coexistence, religious dialogue, and world peace, by which they deceive the Muslims into giving up the law of jihad in the path of God, and God's requirement of disloyalty to the unbelievers.
The second issue: the call for equality between men and women. The UN issued this in a document entitled, "Preventing Discrimination Against Women," [...]
God hath differentiated between men and women in the shari'a of Islam, required by their natures and legacy. [He hath differentiated] among them in inheritance and testimony, in the cordiality of a man toward a woman, in rights in marriage, in clothing, in comings and goings, in travel, in mandate, and in responsibilities. [...]
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The thing about this Heading/Title is that it is abridged to the point where it has lost its meaning and is reflecting the muslims in a negative light.
ReplyDeleteFor those who read the full text, kudos to you - I believe you would have realised that the title & the body of the text is giving 2 different meanings all together.
For those of you who don't have the time to read lengthy accounts, The Shiek has said:
1) Islam is not the same as any other religion (Which is true - If it was the same as another religion then it will be called by that name, not Islam, hence the need for a differentiation) - Therefore by extension, a muslims is different to that of a non muslim (and vice versa) due to their belief systems. Biologically however, all muslims and non muslims are the same.
2) A man & a woman are different (Biologically, and by extension mentally as well - This is proven by science, let alone the Quran)
and therefore
3) The above two points has to be taken into consideration when required, for legal or religious rulings.
The key point to note is this text that is available in the main text but is masked due to the sinister implications brought out by the Title:
"It is correct to say, "Islam is a religion of justice." Justice means placing things in their proper places, by giving everyone his proper right."
Hi Hakim,
ReplyDeleteWell certainly I hope people do take the time to read the full article, and I'm glad you did. I don't think the title is misleading, as it's exactly the point the Shaykh is making. He starts out by directly contradicting the phrase many people utter that "Islam is a religion of equality." He rejects this outright, and argues that men and women, and Muslims and non-Muslims, are not equal in Islam. That's why I went with the title that I did. Certainly in his fatwa he explains why he says that, and I suspect that anyone interested to know his reasons for stating that will read the full article, as you did.