Khilafat-e-Rashidah — Page 20
20 KHILAFAT-E-R A SHIDAH when God Almighty commanded him. If this is proven, then it will in turn prove that the part of his life spent in the management of the affairs of state is religious in nature. The Muslims, who are bound by Islamic directives in a purely religious organization, are also not free in the matter of the organization of state, and are under obligation to submit to the organization of the state established by Islamic sharia. Even one glance at the Holy Quran and sayings of the Holy Prophet sa shows manifestly that Islam is not among the religions of the first category mentioned above but is of the second category. Islam issued commandments not only for certain beliefs and individual behaviour, but also for government and law. Therefore, it not only asks its followers to observe S al a t , keep Fast, perform Hajj, and pay Zakat, but it also gives precepts related to government and law. It discusses the relationship between husband and wife, and makes clear what should be done and what measures should be taken towards mutual reconciliation in case of a dispute; if a man ever has to punish his wife physically, Islam gives directives on how much and what sort of punishment should be given. Similarly, it elaborates the principles of transactions, prescribes the number of witnesses in case of debt, and discusses the illegality of certain types of debt. It also mentions the principles of business and finance, and defines the laws governing testimonies upon which the organization of Qa da