Islamic Fundamentalism
Islamic Fundamentalism
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This does not mean, however, that there is
something lacking in Islam, or in Islamic principles.
The truth is that this very point serves as a proof of
Islam being a divine religion, and not of human
invention. Islam, according to its own claim, is a
religion created by God, which is completely in
consonance with nature. (30:30)
The Quran tells us that one proof of its being a book
of God is that there is not the slightest inconsistency
in its teachings (4:82). Another proof of this claim is
that the target of the Islamic mission set forth by it
is the building of ideal individuals and not ideal
state.
In fact, man has been created in this world for the
special purpose of being put to the test. According
to the Quran, the present world is a trial ground
and the
Akhirah
(the Hereafter) is the place of
reward. As a necessary prerequisite, man has been
given total freedom of action (33:72). That is to say
that he is entirely at liberty either to submit to God
or to become a transgressor. (18:29)
According to the creation plan of God, freedom, or
free will is every man’s birthright, and even if he
