Islam's Response to Contemporary Issues — Page 55
Chapter Two Social Peace Let us now turn to the question of Islam’s role in providing social peace for contemporary society. Contemporary Social Order Unfortunately religious influence on moral behaviour is fast being lost in society. To aggravate the situation further, a strong urge for liberation from religious obligations is in motion and gaining momentum almost everywhere in the contemporary world. Yet, there is also panic borne out of the growing lack of security and disorderliness in social behaviour running parallel to the trends to disregard religious and ethical codes. Belief in a living God, Who has shaped not only the destiny of human beings but Who also has a right to determine the patterns of their day to day life is rapidly eroding. The Holy Quran summarises this condition as: Disorder has inundated land and sea. 1