Man as vicegerent of ALLAH

and Islamic Ideology

Abdul Haseeb shah
Abbas Iqbal
Abid Jan
Adnan Khan
Introduction
• Vicegerency (Khilafah)
The human being, in the Islamic world-view is
considered a vicegerent (khalifah). This
vicegerency is declared before the creation of the
first human being
“Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent on
earth.’ They said: ‘Will place therein one who will make mischief
therein and shed blood? While we do celebrate Your praises and
glorify Your holy (name)?’ He said: ‘I know what you know not.’”
(Qur’an, 2:30 )
Human being as vicegerent
• In her/his capacity as a vicegerent, the human being is perceived as the
trustee of the earth. She/he is not supposed to cause corruption in any form
on earth (i.e. the environment). Life on earth entails great responsibilities.
It is a test with accountability. It is followed by either reward or
punishment. These meanings are mentioned in the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
The Quran
• “It is He Who has made you (His) vicegerents, inheritors
of the earth: He has raised you in ranks, some above
others: that He may try you in the gifts He has given you:
for your Lord is quick in punishment: yet He is indeed
Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an, 6:165)

On the other hand, this vicegerency is subjected to

observation:
“Then We made you heirs in the land after them, to see
how you would behave!” (Qur’an, 10:14 )
The Hadith
• The same message is implied in the Hadith
[narration] of the Messenger of Allah, peace and
blessings be upon him:

“Verily, this world is sweet and appealing, and

Allah placed you as vicegerents therein; He will
see what you will do. So, be careful of [what you
do in] this world and [what you do to/with]
women, for the first test of the children of Israel
was in women!" (Muslim, Sahih).
Cont..
• It is rather clear, now, that the Islamic world-view
indicates that vicegerency on earth forms a test which
includes how human beings fulfil right and duties for
themselves and eachother along with rest of the
creation . Is it going to be based upon divine
instructions, not based upon personal desires and
conjectures that might lead to the destruction of Islamic
fabric. If the latter condition prevails, then vicegerency
will be entrusted to a different people or generation.
Quran Verses
• “…Call in remembrance that He made you
inheritors after the people of Noah…” (Qur’an,
7:69)

“And remember how He made you inheritors

after the `Ad people and gave you habitation in
the land…” (Qur’an, 7:74)
Cont …
• Therefore, vicegerency is based upon knowledge that
enables the human being to be a care taker of self and
society along with rest of the creation as much as
possible. Humanity should behave in such a way that
would maintain the balance in all walks of life.
Ideology
Definition:
“Ideology means such a procedure under which people and nation live
their physical lives”

“Ideology means such an aim according to which human plan about

their future”

“Ideology means such a way of life on which human reach their

destination with flying colours”

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Ideology Importance of Ideology
 It is not only a thought but it is also a feeling which
awakens humans to progress
 To move forward & to fullmints of desires
 Initially, we face difficulties, hurdles & problems
 At the end everlasting happiness
 It sets the mutual duties & rights of the humans

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Ideology of Pakistan
Human Ideology
 Solutions of Human problems are called Human ideology
 Like Communism, Socialism & Nationalism
 Thoughts are limited, can’t give a proper solution to all human
problems
 The reason, human ideologies fail at last
 Example of communism can be quoted

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Ideology of Pakistan
Metaphysical ideologies
• Metaphysical ideologies are those which are given by God to mankind
in the shape of system of life instead of man made ideologies
• They are as per nature of man that’s why they are more beneficial
than any other theory
• Judaism, Christianity and Islam are metaphysical ideologies
• Islam is in the pure form
Ideology of Pakistan
Ideology of Pakistan
• Basis of Ideology of Pakistan are the Holy Quran & teachings of the Holy
prophet (PBUH)
• Covers the political, social, economical and religious aspects of human life
• This is such kind of reality which can not be denied
• A balance of homogeneity can be produced between human’s material needs
and spiritual needs with the help of ever lasting Islamic principles
• In the end, Ideology of Islam is the ideology of Pakistan

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Ideology of Pakistan
Islam is complete code of life

Allama Iqbal point of view

“Islam is not the name some beliefs and customs but it is a complete
code of life. In, Europe, religion is very one’s personal matter which
divides the human oneness into two opposite parts i.e. body and soul.
In contrast to that in Islam, God, Universe, soul, matter, state and
religious places are bound to each other or in other words Muslims
are one nation.”

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Ideology of Pakistan
Difference between Islam & Hinduism
Quaid point of view:
“Islam & Hinduism are not only two religions but they are
also two different social systems. These two nations are
related to two different civilizations that base on such
thoughts which are cons to each other. These ideologies
are different to each other. Hindus and Muslims cannot
create a common nationhood. So Muslims are in need of a
separate homeland where they can spend their lives
socially, economically and politically according to their
faith.”

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