Abdul Barik
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Accountability of rulers and statesmen: How leadership is controlled in Islamic states.
When governance is conducted according to Islamic principles, leadership is not a center of power, but a formidable responsibility. In Islam, the ruler or leader considers himself the guardian of the people, and conducts every decision and action out of fear of accountability before Allah. This is the characteristic of the Islamic state system — where leadership is not a royal position, but a solid trust.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
“Hindu caste system and oppression of lower castes”
An integral yet painful reality of Indian society is the caste system and the millennia-long oppression of the lower classes of society based on it. This caste-based division is not just a social structure; it is a cultural, religious and political chain that has forced millions of people to suffer a kind of birthright punishment for centuries. This system has its origins in the Brahmanical stream of Hinduism and its scriptures, where society is basically divided into four castes—Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. Beyond this, the large population that is identified as “untouchables” or “untouchables” is today’s Dalits or the so-called lower castes.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
"Why is there a strict prohibition on idolatry or images and sculptures in Islam?"
“Why is there a strict ban on idolatry or images and sculptures in Islam?” This is a question that arises in the minds of many atheists and non-Muslims and they often say, “Why is painting, making or preserving images prohibited in Islam? These are just expressions of art! So why is Islam so strict on this issue?” Behind this complaint is a tendency in the modern world to cross religious boundaries in the name of free thought. If artistic practice, culture and aesthetics are natural tendencies of humans, then why has Islam imposed certain limits on this issue—our discussion is to find an answer to this question.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
Slavery in Islam vs. Modern Slavery: Does Freedom Really Exist?
Slavery is a cruel reality in the pages of history. Humans have been bought, sold, and used as mere objects by humans. Slavery was once legal and normal in almost all civilizations of the world—be it Greece and Rome, India, or China. Islam came into that context. But Islam did not support slavery; rather, it gradually showed the way to its extinction through a new moral and social revolution—through humanity, responsibility, and liberation.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
Islam and Capitalism: Two Civilizations, Two Economies, Two Perspectives”
Capitalism is the economic backbone of modern Western civilization. Its fundamental principles are the free market system, private ownership, the maximization of profit, and competition. Capitalism accepts human greed as natural and just, and establishes that greed as the driving force of economic growth. Here, wealth accumulation, interest, investment, corporate dominance, and global trade are the main principles.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
Geopolitics and Islam: A Thousand-Word Analytical Discussion
Geopolitics and Islam: A Thousand-Word Analytical Discussion Geopolitics—also known as geopolitics—is a complex reality of the world system. It is a complex pattern of policies and relationships developed around the geography, wealth, military power, economy, and cultural influence of states, which directly affects the course of human life and civilization. But what does Islam say in this complex world? How did the Islamic perspective view or still view geopolitics? To find the answer to this question, we must go back to early Islam and the state philosophy of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and integrate it with modern reality.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
Islamic alternatives to taxation: Kharaj, Jizya and other revenue sources.
In the current world system, the main means of revenue collection is tax. But this tax system has given rise to a huge class disparity, unjust economic exploitation and unlimited state intervention. While the poor people have to be crushed under the millstone of income tax, value added tax (VAT), customs duty, etc., the rich get relief through various loopholes. Instead of this unstable and unjust system, Islam has given a model of a well-organized, fair and balanced revenue system, which is not based on taxes - but on kharaj, jizya, ushar, rikaz, etc.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Writers
“Hindu religious superstitions and inhuman customs in India”
The religious structure of Indian society has always been a complex and multidimensional reality. However, some deep problems are intertwined in this complexity in a way that directly conflicts with humanity on the one hand and intellectual consciousness on the other. The superstitions, fears and inhuman customs that are woven into the layers of Hinduism still control the lives of millions of people today—especially the lower classes of society, women and children. These customs are not only prevalent in the name of religion, but in many cases are nurtured, established as justified and accepted without question by the state and society. As a result, the development of human and rational consciousness is hindered, and society is stuck in an un-Aryan blindness.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Humans
Why is a woman’s testimony half that of a man?
Start writing...One of the most discussed and criticized complaints about Islam is: “Why is a woman’s testimony half that of a man?” In the light of Western philosophy, atheism, and modern feminist consciousness, many use this issue as ‘proof of women’s humiliation’. Their argument is—how can a woman be a complete person if her testimony is half? The answer to this question will become clear only if we deeply analyze it not only in the light of the Quran and Sunnah, but also in the light of Islamic principles, context, and legal philosophy. Islam did not humiliate here, but rather maintained the balance of justice by considering the nature, social system, and reality of women.
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Motivation
Purpose of Creation: The Greatness of Worship and the True Identity of Human Existence
"And I created the jinn and mankind only for My worship." — (Al-Quran, Surah Az-Dhariyat: 56) --- Purpose of Creation: The Greatness of Worship and the True Identity of Human Existence
By Abdul Barik9 months ago in Motivation
