This is an outline of the Social System of the Islamic State. The Shari‘ah clearly defines the way that men and women should interact with each other and how they should regulate their relationships. Such guidelines are largely absent in societies of the West, be they governed by Capitalist or Socialist ideologies. Instead, the need to put down a policy for interaction between men and women is ignored as if it is unimportant. The consequences of this in society are disastrous.

It leads to exploitation of men and women in all areas of society. Social problems are rife, such as prostitution, widespread abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, rape, adultery, pornography - where both men and women lose all dignity and honour. These are but a few of the issues that arise in any society which has a man-made social system.

Under Islam, the correct roles for men and women are defined by Allah (swt) the creator of men and women. The mentality of ‘freedom’ that prevails in the West is replaced by one of responsibility and mutual respect. This notion is apparent in the way in which men and women behave in their social conduct.

These roles, and the systems which regulate them are manifested not only in the conduct of the individuals, but are also implemented by the ruling system, such that there becomes a complete harmony between the behaviour of the people and the functioning of the environment around them. This has the effect of elevating the situation of the people from the lowest levels, to one where the dignity and honour of all human beings is preserved and respected (as would be the case in an Islamic State).