Contents

Contents

1. Introduction
II. Conditions for Universality
Chapter 1
A universal system needs to be objective and is to be equally applied to all people regardless of their social status, race and color. 14
I.Christianity and equality 15
2.The Jewish position towards other nations. 18
3.The socio-religious system of Hinduism 25
4. Capitalism 29
5. Islam and universal equality 32
Chapter 2
A universal system should tolerate differences in belief and cultural diversity among people. 36
1. The Crusaders Behavior in Palestine. 37
2. Christians and Jews in Palestine under Muslim rule. 40
3. Islam in Spain 41
4. Christianity during the era of colonization 43
5. Islam in Europe. 46
6. Islam in The Indian Subcontinent 48
7. Tolerance of Islam 50
8. Concluding Remarks 56
Chapter 3
A universal system should not contradict man's advancement in science and technology, but rather it should provide the ethics to maintain the consequences of such advancements. 60
1. Hinduism, Buddhism, and science 61
2. Islam and science 63
3. The impact of Muslim sciences on Europe 66
4. The shallowness of modern science 71
5. Why does Islam encourage science and advancement? 74
Chapter 4
A universal system should provide solutions to the problems of our world. 82
1. Alcoholism and drug addiction 83
a. The Islamic solution 87
2. Crime 93
a. The Islamic solution 97
3. Abuse of children and women 99
a. The Islamic solution 108
III. Conclusion 117
IV. References 126