Islam As It Relates To Modern Life

The comment below is made in response to the interview given by Professor Tariq Ramadan which appeared in the Blog Rantings by MM at http://rantingsbymm.blogspot.com/

Picture of Professor Tariq Ramadan

I agree with what Professor Tariq Ramadan said in his interview above. The doctrine of all religions including Islam has not changed. What changes, are their applications to meet differing conditions and cirmcumstances.

Meaning that methods, techniques and instruments to meet the needs of Muslim at that time cannot be applied now because positions have altered. So a new way have to be found to make the application of the tenets of Islam relevant to modern life from the aspect of functionality and practicality.

This does not mean that the original concept of Islam has changed. Only the approaches.

And he also raises the issue of inter-religious dialogue which will help Muslim to undestand people of other faiths better. Vice versa, it will do the same for the followers of other religions too.

Another important point he raised is the need to respect the various religion in the country as Malaysia is made up of diverse races.

Professor Ramadan has put it clearly that Muslims should not be afraid to ask questions in regard to matters of faith with their religious leaders in order to solve problems on the basis of practicality and not otherwise.