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Islam is incompatible with human
rights, pluralism and political tolerance
Next,
misconception on “Islam is incompatible with human rights, pluralism and
political tolerance”. Regardless the above matters it is clearly unfair to
judge Islam as such do not promote humanity. As an example, we look at the laws
in inheritance as being stated in Quran in surah An-Nisa’ verse 33
“To (benefit) every one, we have
appointed shares and heirs to property left by parents and relatives. To those,
also, to whom your right hand was pledged, give their due portion. For truly
Allah is witness to all things.”
There is no doubt that Islam protects the
human rights even in a small portion as in inheritance.
Moreover,
in determine someone acts also whether they are guilty or not Allah also has
stated in Quran in surah An- Nisa verse 58:
“Allah
does command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom They are due; and
when you judge between man and man, that you judge with justice: Verily How
excellent is the teaching which He gives you! For Allah is He who hears and
sees all things.”
So, does this verse show Islam is incompatible
with human rights? The answer is clearly because of the verse main content, which
encourages us to act justly among peoples in every aspect. For the statement
which said Islam is incompatible for political tolerance, we need to bear in
mind that there is no way to separate between religion and politics. It is
because these two things are interrelated with each other since it instill and
balance the effectiveness of political tolerance.
As
political tolerance mainly concerned with communications, we need to remember
that there is one meaning of hadith narrated by Imam At-Tabrani;
“Anyone who wants to make any
matters with Muslim must meet together because indeed Allah will grant taufiq
or right path to beautify their works.”
This
was known as the best way to solve any problems through what we called as syura or meeting. It is because in
process making, the fundamental is to make a discussion that mainly concerns on
values, objectives and sources when they are going to implement any action
precisely.
In
addition, to say Islam is incompatible with pluralism is also false. It is because
if Islam against pluralism why it is stated in surah Al-Baqarah verse 256;
“Let there be no compulsion in
religion: truth stands out Clear from error: Whoever rejects evil and believes
in Allah has grasped the Most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks and
Allah hears and knows all things.”
What
we can understand through this meaning? No compulsion in religion. Followed by the
continuation of the verse (verse 257):
“Allah is the Protector of those who have
faith: from the depths of darkness He will lead them forth into light. Of those
who reject Faith the patrons are the evil ones: from light they will lead them
forth into the depths of darkness. They will be companions of the fire, to
dwell therein (for ever).”
This
also can be supported by one meaning of hadith,
“Every baby born in the state of nature, their
parents who will determine whether they be Jewish, Christian or Zoroastrianism.”
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