Moderation of Islamic dogma and its manifestations in Saudi society

Abstract

One of the characteristics of Islam is that it is a moderate religion; neither supports excess nor supports negligence. And this manifests itself in Islamic belief, worship, rules and regulations, dealings and behavior, politics, economics and so on. As a whole, we can declare that, in every matter Islam has left the impression of moderation. This research deals with the moderation of Islamic faith and its manifestations in Saudi society as it has shown the attitudes of Saudi society towards Islamic dogma. It has been clear through this research that Islamic dogma is distinguished by moderation and Saudi society has taken this high-minded character in embracing their beliefs of Islam, dealt with Islam moderately and, accordingly, applied this doctrine in every level of their lives following the way of the Prophet -Peace and blessings be upon him- and his companions – May Allah be pleased with them- and the pious ancestors after them and their rightly followers until the day of judgment. The article is divided into three sections preceded by an introduction: the first section deals with the concept of moderation and Islamic dogma, the second section deals with moderation in Islamic dogma and the method of Saudi society in receiving their beliefs and the third one deals with the manifestations of moderated Islamic dogma in Saudi society. And finally a conclusion which gathers some findings of the article.