The Contribution of Islam to the Solution of World Problems — Page 18
18 God in the full consciousness that as a human being, he is equal to any other in the sight of God. Again, there is a complete absence of caste or class. There are no reservations conferring privilege upon limiting it to, certain sections excluding others. Social intercourse is free and easy and is not inhibited by a artificial requirements pertaining to dress, precedence ceremonial. Simple living is regarded as meritorious. The more devout a Muslim is the simpler is his way life. Yet Islam insists upon the acceptance of life and does not permit rejection or negative of it. For instance, monasticism is not permitted in Islam, ( Ch. 57: V. 28 ) The Holy Prophet (sa) has said: ‘There is no monasticism in Islam. Family life is our way. He who turns away from our way is not of us. ’ The use of all good things is permitted; but with regulation and moderation: O children of Adam! look to your adornment at every time a place of worship, and eat and drink, but exceed not the bounds; surely, He does not love those who exceed the bounds. Say, ‘Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has produced for His servants, and the good things of His providing?’ … … Say, ‘My Lord has only forbidden foul deeds, whether