1.3 Uislamu kwa Wanadamu Wote
1.3 Islam for all Mankind
Uzuri wa Uislamu ni kwamba umekuja kwa ajili ya binadamu wote. Haujawekewa kikomo kwa watu wowote maalum wala mahali popote maalum. Mfano wa kuigwa kwa wanadamu ni Nabii Muhammad ﷺ. Hakuna nabii wala mtume mpya atakayekuja tena.
The beauty of Islam is that it has come for the whole of mankind. It is not restricted to any particular people or place. The example for humanity is the Prophet Muhammad (saw). No new prophet or messenger will come again.
Kufaa kwa Uislamu kwa watu wote kunamaanisha kwamba unatoa haki na wajibu pia kwa wasiokuwa Waislamu. Chini ya Mfumo wa Kiislamu, wasiokuwa Waislamu wanaweza kufuata kwa uhuru imani zao binafsi zinazohusiana na vyakula, desturi za ndoa na ibada. Bila shaka, ndani ya Dola, wanapokuwa katika jamii na katika uwanja wa umma, kila mtu atatendewa kulingana na Sheria ya Kiislamu, na Shari‘ah itatekelezwa juu ya kila mtu, kwa kuwa wao ni raia wa Dola.
The suitability of Islam for all peoples means that it gives rights and duties to non-Muslims as well. Under an Islamic System non-Muslims can freely practice their individual beliefs related to foodstuffs, marriage customs and worships. Of course within the State, when in society and the public domain, everyone will be treated according to Islamic Law and the Shari‘ah will be administered over everyone, in their capacity as citizens of the State.
Kwa kweli, jamii ya kwanza ya Kiislamu iliyoanzishwa Madina mwanzoni ilikuwa na idadi kubwa ya raia wasio Waislamu. Hata hivyo, mara baada ya kushuhudia uzuri wa mfumo wa Kiislamu ukitekelezwa, watu walimiminika kwa wingi kuukubali Uislamu. Aidha, ni lazima kusisitizwa kwamba uzuri na haki ya Uislamu unaweza kushuhudiwa na kudhihirika kikamilifu pale tu Shari‘ah inapotekelezwa kwa ukamilifu wake. Kwa sababu mifumo mbalimbali ya Uislamu imeunganishwa kwa asili yake na inafanya kazi pamoja ili kuleta mizani kamili. Kwa mfano, katika Mfumo wa Kiuchumi wa Kiislamu, mojawapo ya wajibu wake wa msingi ni kuhakikisha upatikanaji wa chakula, mavazi na makazi kwa kila raia wa Khilafah. Jambo hili linalazimu pia mambo na mifumo mingine kutekelezwa, kama vile ardhi ya kilimo kulimwa, au mfumo wa utawala kutoa miundombinu ya kutosha.
Indeed, the first Islamic society established in Madinah had initially a majority number of non-Muslim citizens. However, once they had witnessed the beauty of the Islamic system being applied, people flocked to embrace Islam in droves. In addition, it must be stressed that the beauty and justice of Islam can only be truly witnessed and manifested when the Shari‘ah is implemented in its totality. For the different systems of Islam are intrinsically linked together and work together to make the perfect balance. For example, in the Islamic Economic System one of its fundamental duties is to ensure the provision of food, clothing and shelter for every citizen of the Khilafah. This necessitates other aspects and systems being implemented also, such as agricultural land being cultivated, or the ruling system providing adequate infrastructure.
Au chukua mfano wa Mfumo wa Adhabu za Kiislamu. Mojawapo ya masharti ya kukatwa mkono wa mwizi ni kwamba mkono hauwezi kukatwa ikiwa mtu ameiba kwa ajili ya chakula, yaani kutokana na njaa. Kanuni hii muhimu inapaswa kuhakikishwa na Mfumo wa Kiuchumi wa Kiislamu. Kwa hiyo, utekelezaji wa Uislamu kwa sehemu au kwa hatua za taratibu ni batili na hautoi usalama wala haki yoyote kwa watu.
Or take the Islamic Punishment System. One of the conditions for cutting the thief’s hand is that it cannot be cut if the person steals for food, i.e. due to hunger. This essential provision should be guaranteed by the Islamic Economic System. Hence, partial or gradual implementation of Islam is invalid and will not provide any kind of security or justice to the people.
Mifumo ya Uislamu ni kama mti wenye matawi mengi. Ingawa kila mfumo ni kama tawi, tofauti na wa kipekee, yote kwa pamoja yanaunda sehemu moja ya jumla kubwa zaidi, ambayo ni mfumo kamili wa maisha wa Kiislamu.
The Systems of Islam are like a tree, with many branches. Although each system is like a branch, different and unique, they all constitute one part of a greater whole, which is the complete Islamic way of life.
Jukumu la Waislamu leo, na kwa hakika la wanadamu wote, ni kutafuta tena ufahamu wa mtindo wa maisha wa Kiislamu ili uweze kutekelezwa duniani. Watu wengi huenda wasijue Uislamu kuhusu elimu, utawala, uchumi, masuala ya kijamii na kimahakama. Kwa hiyo ni lazima sisi sote tutafute kwa dhati kuhusu Uislamu na asili yake kamili inayohusu nyanja zote za maisha. Maarifa haya yatawapa Waislamu uhakika kwamba njia pekee kwa binadamu ni mfumo wa Muumba, Allah (SWT) - Uislamu.
The responsibility for Muslims today, and indeed the whole of mankind is to once again seek the understanding of the Islamic way of life so that it can be applied in the earth. Many people may not be aware of Islam as regards education, ruling, economics, social and judicial affairs. It is thus imperative that we all find out sincerely about Islam and its comprehensive nature pertaining to all spheres of life. This knowledge will give confidence to Muslims that the only way for humanity is the system of the Creator, Allah (swt) - Islam.