AUTHORITATIVE STATUS/DESIGNATION AND ITS ESSENTIALS IN THE LIGHT OF ISLAMIC SHARIAH

Abstract

It is fact that teachings and rulings of Islam are forever and it gives widespread path to entire humanity to lead a flourish, prosper and pleasant life belonging to any area or field of nature if implement in a proper manner according to Almighty Allah’s wills and in conformity with Prophetic sayings and practices, consequently provide human beings a clear and smooth platform, free of disputes and disorders in one way or other. This is the miracle of Religion Islam only and other religions are free of this spirit at all. The introduced concept about the status is to enjoy the fruits of power and utilize the authority directly or indirectly to accomplish the self-interests and benefits as a result this negative perception, society full of discriminative attitudes and approaches that gives rise to a number of distinct disputes and clashes. Such situation not only disheartens the layman about the justice but also craft adverse, undesirable thoughts in the minds. Contrary to this, the Islamic teachings are very clear and different from contemporary perceptions about the status. The status or designation is the symbol of sense of responsibility and public accountability rather to enjoy the power in Islamic law. Keeping in view the cited above picture, it is very essential to gage, and analyze the Designation/status in the light of Islamic principles. The present study investigates different aspects and dimensions of it to portray the right picture in front of public with special emphasis to eradicate the wrong perception and misuse of power in the light of Shariah.