The Corruption and Problems of Young People (3/3)

Furthermore, Islam certainly does not suppress energy. Rather, it is a vast and spacious ground for mental, intellectual, and physical capabilities. Islam enjoins thinking and contemplation so that humankind may reflect and develop its mental and intellectual capabilities.  Allah, the Exalted, says:

“Say: I only advise you of one [thing] - that you stand for Allah, [seeking truth] in pairs and individually, and then give thought.” (Qur'an, Surah Saba’, 34: 46)

Almighty Allah also says:

“Say: Observe what is in the heavens and earth ...” (Qur'an, Surah Yunus, 10: 101)

Islam not only enjoins thinking and reflection but also censures and reproves those who do not ponder, reflect, or think. Allah, the Exalted, says:

“Do they not look into the realm of the heavens and the earth and everything that Allah has created…?”  (Qur'an, Surah Al-A’raf, 7: 185)

He says in another ayah (verse):

 “Do they not contemplate within themselves?  Allah has not created the heavens and the earth and what is between them except in truth...” (Qur'an, Surah Ar-Rum, 30: 8)                                                                

He says in yet another ayah:

“And he to whom We grant long life We reverse in creation; so will they not understand?” (Qur'an, Surah Ya-Sin, 36: 68)

The enjoyment  of reflection  and  thinking  is but  an eye­ opener  to  mental  and  intellectual capabilities. How, then, can some people claim that Islam suppresses energy?

“...Grave is the word that comes out of their mouths; they speak not except a lie.”                                                        (Qur'an, Surah Al-kahf, 18: 5)

Islam makes all pleasures that are physically, religiously, and mentally harmless lawful for its followers. It makes delightful foods and drinks lawful for them.  Allah, the Exalted, says:

“O you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah …” (Qur'an, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 172)

In another verse He says:

“...and eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He likes not those who commit excess.” (Qur'an, Surah Al-A’raf, 7: 31)

Islam also permits the wearing of all types of garments that are reasonable and according to our nature. Almighty Allah says:

 “O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best...”                                (Qur'an, Surah Al-A’raf, 7: 26)

“Say: Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has produced   for His servants and the good   [lawful] things of provision? Say: They are for those who believe during the worldly life [but] exclusively for them on the Day of Resurrection ...” (Qur'an, Surah Al-A’raf, 7: 32)

Islam also permits   the enjoyment   of spouses   for its adherents through legal marriage.  This is clearly shown in the following verse:

“...marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one ...” (Qur'an, Surah An-Nisa’,    4:  3)                                                                         

In the area of property acquisition as well, Islam does not suppress the commercial energy of its followers but rather permits them to earn just and mutually-approved profits. This is described in the ayah:

“...Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden interest…” (Qur'an, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 275)

Allah, the Exalted, also says:

“It is He Who made the earth tame for you - so walk: among its slopes and eat of His provision - and to Him is the resurrection.” (Qur'an, Surah Al-Mulk, 67: 15)

He says in another verse:

“And when the prayer has been concluded disperse within the land and seek from the bounty of Allah ...” (Qur'an, Surah Al-Jumu’ah, 62: 10)

After all this evidence, can anyone still rightly assume or claim that Islam suppresses capabilities?