The Call of the Quran
4. Moral Concept of Islam
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permanent obstacle to our finding an answer to the
question ‘why.’ Therefore, we have chosen a
practical solution rather than depend upon the
uncertain outcome of philosophical dialogue. Here,
our stress will be on explaining in plain terms the
basic concept of ethics as presented by Islam.
COSMIC APPROACH
The Qur’an says that God created seven tiers of the
sky, and that no imperfection will ever be detected
in God’s creation (67:4)
God created a great universe humming with a
multitude of activities going on in a disciplined and
orderly fashion with no irregularities. The
performance of each and every part of it is par
excellence.
DIVINE ETHICS
Nature is controlled by God, while in human life
the course of action is determined by man’s own
intention. If man has been exempted from following
the same system as has been decreed by God for the
rest of the universe, it is because God has placed
