1.3 面向全人类的伊斯兰
1.3 Islam for all Mankind
伊斯兰的美好之处在于,它是为全人类而来的,不局限于某一特定的民族或地方。人类的榜样是先知穆罕默德ﷺ。此后将不会再有新的先知或使者降临。
The beauty of Islam is that it has come for the whole of mankind. It is not restricted to any particular people or place. The example for humanity is the Prophet Muhammad (saw). No new prophet or messenger will come again.
伊斯兰适用于所有民族,这意味着它也赋予非穆斯林以权利并使其承担义务。在伊斯兰制度之下,非穆斯林可以自由地实践其与饮食、婚姻习俗和礼拜相关的个人信仰。当然,在国家之内,在社会和公共领域中,每个人都将按照伊斯兰法律对待,沙里亚将作为国家公民对所有人实施。
The suitability of Islam for all peoples means that it gives rights and duties to non-Muslims as well. Under an Islamic System non-Muslims can freely practice their individual beliefs related to foodstuffs, marriage customs and worships. Of course within the State, when in society and the public domain, everyone will be treated according to Islamic Law and the Shari‘ah will be administered over everyone, in their capacity as citizens of the State.
诚然,伊斯兰教在麦地那建立的第一个伊斯兰社会,起初非穆斯林公民占多数。然而,当他们亲眼目睹伊斯兰制度的美好得以施行之后,人们便蜂拥而至,纷纷皈依伊斯兰教。此外,必须强调的是,只有当伊斯兰教法被全面施行时,伊斯兰的美好与公正才能真正得到见证和彰显。因为伊斯兰的各项制度在本质上相互关联、彼此配合,共同构成完美的平衡。例如,在伊斯兰经济制度中,其基本职责之一是确保哈里发国中每一位公民都能获得食物、衣物和住所。这就需要其他方面和制度也随之施行,例如耕种农业用地,或由统治制度提供充足的基础设施。
Indeed, the first Islamic society established in Madinah had initially a majority number of non-Muslim citizens. However, once they had witnessed the beauty of the Islamic system being applied, people flocked to embrace Islam in droves. In addition, it must be stressed that the beauty and justice of Islam can only be truly witnessed and manifested when the Shari‘ah is implemented in its totality. For the different systems of Islam are intrinsically linked together and work together to make the perfect balance. For example, in the Islamic Economic System one of its fundamental duties is to ensure the provision of food, clothing and shelter for every citizen of the Khilafah. This necessitates other aspects and systems being implemented also, such as agricultural land being cultivated, or the ruling system providing adequate infrastructure.
或以伊斯兰刑罚制度为例。断手的条件之一是:若窃贼是因饥饿而偷窃食物,则不得断其手。这一根本规定应当由伊斯兰经济制度来保障。因此,部分或逐步地实施伊斯兰教是无效的,无法为民众提供任何形式的安全与公正。
Or take the Islamic Punishment System. One of the conditions for cutting the thief’s hand is that it cannot be cut if the person steals for food, i.e. due to hunger. This essential provision should be guaranteed by the Islamic Economic System. Hence, partial or gradual implementation of Islam is invalid and will not provide any kind of security or justice to the people.
伊斯兰的各种制度就像一棵大树,拥有许多枝干。尽管每一项制度都如同一根枝干,各具特色、独一无二,但它们都构成了更大整体的一部分,而这个整体就是完整的伊斯兰生活方式。
The Systems of Islam are like a tree, with many branches. Although each system is like a branch, different and unique, they all constitute one part of a greater whole, which is the complete Islamic way of life.
今天穆斯林的责任,乃至全人类的责任,就是重新寻求对伊斯兰生活方式的理解,以便将其应用于大地之上。许多人可能并不了解伊斯兰在教育、统治、经济、社会和司法事务方面的主张。因此,我们每个人都必须真诚地去了解伊斯兰及其在生活各个领域的全面性。这种认识将使穆斯林确信,人类唯一的出路就是造物主安拉(SWT)的制度——伊斯兰。
The responsibility for Muslims today, and indeed the whole of mankind is to once again seek the understanding of the Islamic way of life so that it can be applied in the earth. Many people may not be aware of Islam as regards education, ruling, economics, social and judicial affairs. It is thus imperative that we all find out sincerely about Islam and its comprehensive nature pertaining to all spheres of life. This knowledge will give confidence to Muslims that the only way for humanity is the system of the Creator, Allah (swt) - Islam.