Culture means the cultivation and development of
human mind. Islamic Cultures differs from other Cultures. The aim of other
cultures is to cultivate the mind of an individual or some group. Islamic
Culture is the kind of Culture prescribed by Islam. It aims at nothing less
than the success of mankind as a whole. The origin of Islamic Culture lies in
the Holy Quran.
Islamic Culture is very different from other
cultures in many ways. The salient features of Islamic Culture are four.
Firstly, Islamic Culture is universal in its aim
and object. It does not aim at the progress of an individual or a group of
individual. Its objective is the development of the whole race intellectually,
spiritually, socially and economically. It provides the guidance in both the
worlds, material and spiritual.
Secondly it is a practical religion. The teachings
of Islam are practicable. Islam means to surrender to the will of God. It
teaches and preaches to us in practical, material, social and spiritual life.
Islamic Culture has no place for those who only believe and do not act.
Thirdly, Islamic Culture is rational. It appeals to
men to use their reason. It does not prohibit its believers to shun the
learning of worldly education. It does not maintain any distinction, between
the religious education and secular education. In glorious days of Islam, the
Muslims learned science subjects side by side Quran, Hadith and Fiqha.
Fourthly, Islam gives a complete political and
social system as alternative to other systems. It promotes brotherhood and
equality. There is no priesthood in Islam. Every Muslim man and woman has been
urged to learn knowledge. It promises peace and stability in their whole world.
The Muslims are backward today because they do not
follow the principles of Islam, in true spirit. They regain their lost status
in the world by following the tenets of Islam. Now they must awake and act Upon the principals of Islam.