Islam and basic needs

Islam and basic needs:
We should remember that Islam came to complete the previous Divine Religions and Revelations.
In fact, the Prophet (Peace be upon him), Muhammad bin Abdullah, completed the messages of the previously sent Prophets (peace on them).

Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) said:
“My example and the example of the prophets who preceded me is like that of a man who built a beautiful house. The house was perfect, magnificent and impressive except for a space for a single brick (in one corner). People who visited (or saw) the house admired it, but they always wondered, 'Why didn't the owner finish it with that single missing brick?' I am that (missing) brick. I am the last prophet (for humanity on earth).”

Islam strives diligently to provide the basic needs of man on earth like the previous Divine Religions.

Islam works hard to ensure the following things for the members of its society:
The preservation of religion
Religion consists of a belief on which principles and rules are based that order the life of the individual and society. In these religions there are things which are purely spiritual, and yet there are things which are contrary to natural disposition and common sense, and which confuse the taste of civilized man. By this I mean the religious communities that worship creatures or idols, as Allah reports in the Quran:
And yet they have taken for themselves gods apart from Him, who have not created anything, but have been created themselves, who have no power for themselves over harm or benefit, nor power over life and death and resurrection. (al-Furqan:3)

Among these religious communities there are also those who only follow their own opinions and desires, who only satisfy their instincts and desires.

They worship only material things and reject everything else, as Allah the Creator says:
Have you seen the one who takes his own inclination towards God and whom Allah declares to be erring on the basis of (His) knowledge and seals his ears and heart and sets a veil over his eyes? Who should guide him except Allah? (Al-Jathijah 23)

Among these religions there is one in which the spiritual and the material harmonize: Islam. The Islamic religion does not separate the mind from the body, but rather creates a balance between the mind and body that is quite wonderful, so that neither outweighs the other. Their commandments command that the mind be taken care of as well as the body; and their prohibitions prohibit everything that neglects the spirit and likewise they prohibit everything that causes harm to the body.

Allah says:
Seek in what Allah has given you the Abode of the Hereafter; and do not forget your part in the world; and do good as Allah has done good to you; and do not desire any evil on earth; for Allah does not love the mischief-makers. (al-Qasas 77)

“You shall worship none but Allah, show charity to parents, relatives, orphans and the poor, speak kindly to people, perform prayer and pay Zakah.” (Al-Baqarah 83)

And as long as Islam is a religion and a state, and it is the religion that Allah has ordained for all humanity, it is also the last of the religions, its end and its seal; it is also the middle way that does not contradict the natural disposition and does not go against nature, thus it has become the duty of the society that believes in this religion to protect and preserve it by making efforts towards this religion to make known the beauties of this religion through the good word and good conduct that this religion makes obligatory to the believers.

Even the principles of Islam itself call for the protection and preservation of this religion through the good things such as good deeds, justice, love and mercy through which it creates a society that every human being longs for, in order to be able to lead a perfect and adequate life under their protection.

And Allah says:
But those who believe and do good deeds We will enter into gardens through which streams flow... (An-Nisaa 57)

And you shall become a community that invites you to do good and enjoins what is right and forbids what is wrong; and these are the successful ones. (Al-Imran 104)

Of the options that exist to preserve religion, Islam is:
1. – Commands its followers to preserve and protect these principles by informing others about Islam in the right way, without exaggeration, without radicalism and without discrimination. As the Prophet said: “Allah didn't send me to...

2. – also orders his followers not to create enemies for him by forcing, oppressing, frightening and coercing people to accept Islam.
As Allah says in the Quran:
Say, “It is the truth from your Lord.” Therefore let him who will believe, and let him who will disbelieve. (Kahf 29)

3.- also commands his followers not to be in a hurry but to be patient with people when inviting them to Islam and educating them about its message. 

Allah says in the Quran:
Verily We have revealed to you the Book of truth for men. Then whoever is rightly guided, it is for his own good; and whoever goes astray goes astray to his own detriment. And you are not their guardian. (Az-Zumar 41)

4. – orders his followers to adhere to the teachings of Islam and to call on other people to do so. 'And they should actually practice these good things correctly and completely themselves, so that it becomes a call to protect good morals and generations that is visible and recognizable and thereby invite people to Islam by telling them about the practice of the teachings and convince them of their good influence on people and society.

That is why Allah says in the Quran:
Do you want to command people to be honest and forget yourselves while you read the book? (Al-Baqarah 44)

5. – commands his followers to be merciful to all people, because the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “The Most Merciful will show mercy to the merciful. Be merciful to those on earth, and the One above will be merciful to you.”

And He also commands His followers to wish for all the good that they wish for themselves.

For the Prophet (Peace be upon him) also said:
“None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Sahieh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)

6. – promises a huge reward to the person who educates people about Islam and invites them to do so, so that all people can benefit from the teachings of Islam, which lead to security in society, balance of soul and inner peace - the things, that every person longs for and seeks - to be happy and enjoy life.

1. Defense of life, property and national borders
This is justified by the following ajat from the Quran al-Karim Sura Al-Baqarah (The Cow) 2:190, which can be translated as follows: (And fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but do not transgress. Verily Allah does not love those who transgress.)

2. Eliminate oppression and preserve the rights of the oppressed
This is justified by the following ajat from the Quran al-Karim Sura An-Nisa (The Women) 4:75, which can be translated as follows: (And what is the matter with you, that you do not fight for the cause of Allah and for the cause of the weak - men, women and children - who say: “Our Lord, bring us out of this city whose inhabitants are unjust, and give us from You a protector, and give us from you a helper.”)

3. Defense of faith and religion
A fighter must have the pure intention of pleasing Allah alone and a keen understanding that he is not participating in Jihad for any unjust reasons. The fighters must realize that they are participating in such jihad to spread Allah's word.

This is justified by the following ajat from the Quran al-Karim Sura Al-Anfal (The Spoils) 8:39, which can be translated as follows:
(And fight against them so that there can be no more deception and (fight) until all worship is directed towards Allah alone. But if they renounce (disbelief), then surely Allah sees what they do.)

What's more, if the enemies of Islam cease fire and end the war because they agree to make peace with the Islamic Jihad leadership, the Muslim fighters must also cease fire and end all Jihad activities. In fact, Muslims are prohibited from continuing the fight against the other side's forces as jihad if the opposing party has ceased fire and is suing for peace.

This is justified by the following ajat from the Quran al-Karim Sura An-Nisa (The Women) 4:90, which can be translated as follows:
(Therefore, if they stay away from you and do not fight against you, but offer you peace; then Allah has not given you any reason against them.)

Furthermore, all other types of wars aimed at expanding the country, colonial interests or vendettas are completely forbidden according to Islam. For although Islam permitted fighting against enemies for useful reasons, it also established rules of conduct for waging war against enemies of Islam. Islam allows it Fighters are not allowed to accidentally kill anyone, they are only allowed to attack and kill fighting and supporting forces. Islam does not allow, accept or condone the killing of the elderly, children, women, sick people, people under medication or medical personnel or monks who have withdrawn themselves in their own way to worship Allah (Almighty).

Islam prohibits killing a wounded person in battle. Islam also prohibits mutilating the bodies and organs of deceased enemy combatants. Islam also prohibits killing the cattle or any kind of animals of the enemies, destroying people's houses, polluting the drinking water, rivers, lakes, springs and wells of the fighting enemies. Islam prohibits killing a wounded enemy combatant on the battlefield. Islam prohibits hunting people who escape from the battlefield.

This is justified by the following ajat from the Quran al-Karim Sura Al-Qasas (The Story) 28:77, which can be translated as follows:
(But seek in what Allah has given you the Abode of the Hereafter; and do not forget your part in the world; and do good as Allah has done good to you; and do not desire any evil on earth; for Allah does not love the mischief-makers.)

This is also justified in the statement of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him):
“Attack (in battle) in the cause of Allah and in His name against those who show their disbelief in Allah. Attack (fight), but do not break your treaties or the truce, do not maim or kill any newborn child.”

This is also in accordance with the orders and instructions given by the first Khalif, Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him), to his military leaders when he sent them to jihad.

He (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
“Listen and obey ten commands and instructions: Do not deceive anyone (when you make a promise). Never steal from the spoils of war. Never break your oath of loyalty. Do not mutilate the body of an enemy combatant or deceased. Do not kill children or minors. Don't kill an elderly man or woman. Don't kill a woman. Do not cut down or burn date palms (or any other trees). Do not cut or destroy any fruit tree. Do not slaughter sheep, cows or camels except for your own sustenance. You will definitely come across people who exclude and isolate themselves as monks and the like, all for the worship of Allah, so leave them alone and don't bother them.

You will surely stop at people along the way who will bring you food of all kinds. When you eat your meal, say Allah's name every time you eat. You will probably also meet a group of people who shave their hair in the middle of their heads and leave the hair around it in long braids. Go forward, kill these people, for they are fighters and workers of the enemies who bear their sword against you. Move forward in the name of Allah (Almighty)."

Accordingly, Islamic Jihad prisoners of war are not tortured, humiliated, mutilated, or locked until death in cramped prison cells without food or drink.

This is justified by the following ajat from the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Insan (The Man) 76:8-9, which can be translated as follows:
(And they give food, however dear to them, to the poor, the orphan and the prisoner, (saying) “We feed you only for the sake of Allah. We ask neither reward nor thanks from you.)

The Islamic Government has the right to release such prisoners of war without compensation as a result of Islamic Jihad, or to release them in exchange for a ransom or prisoner exchange of Muslim prisoners of war with their enemies.

This is justified by the following ajat from the Quran al-Karim Sura Muhammad 47:4, which can be translated as follows:
(When you come across those who disbelieve, strike (them) on the back of the neck; and when you have finally defeated them victoriously, bind them tightly. (Demand) then either mercy or ransom until the war lifts its burdens (from you). That's so. And had Allah willed, He Himself could have destroyed them, but He wanted to test some of you through others. And those who have fallen in the way of Allah - He will never nullify their works.)

As for the conquered peoples, the non-Muslim inhabitants of an Islamic state, their families, wealth and possessions, they must be protected. No one has the right to take possession of the wealth or assets of non-Muslim residents. No one has the right to humiliate them or tarnish their honor. No one has the right to attack them out of any desire for revenge. On the contrary, non-Muslim residents of an Islamic Amish states must be treated well and fairly and respected as equals. The beliefs and religious practices of the non-Muslim residents of the Islamic State must also be respected.

This is justified by the following ajat from the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage) 22:41, which can be translated as follows:
(Those who, when We have given them supremacy on earth, perform prayer and pay Zakat and enjoin good and forbid evil, (may Allah help them). And Allah determines the outcome of all things.)

The non-Muslim residents of an Islamic State are still required to pay a small amount of money, the so-called “protection tax,” or Ğizyah. This protection tax is collected from the people who do not want to accept Islam and want to continue practicing their religion while living in the Islamic State and under Islamic law.

This protection tax has three stages, as follows:
The protection tax of the rich and wealthy: its entire amount is the equivalent sum of (48) forty-eight dirhams per year.

The protective tax of the middle or average class, such as merchants, traders and farmers: its total amount is the equivalent sum of (24) twenty-four dirhams per year.

The protective tax of the working class, such as bakers, carpenters, plumbers and the like: its entire amount is the equivalent sum of (12) twelve dirhams per year.

The protection tax is collected in return for the protection and livelihood of non-Muslim residents in a Muslim state, as well as for the protection of wealth, assets, properties and the like. Furthermore, such people enjoy the same rights as the Muslim conquerors. This was stated by a concerned Muslim military leader, Khalid bin al-Walied (May Allah be pleased with him), who once reaffirmed his oath of allegiance to the non-Muslim residents of the Islamic State and said: “I swear my allegiance to you, that I will pay you for the protection tax imposed by you will be completely protected. If we provide the necessary protection, we are entitled to the protection tax. Otherwise you don’t have to pay them.”

However, the protection tax is not applicable to every non-Muslim person residing in an Islamic State. For example, the poor, the lowly, the women, the monks, the blind, the crippled or the disabled, all these people do not have to pay a protection tax to the Islamic State. Furthermore, Islam made it the duty of the Islamic government to ensure these people full protection and provide them with adequate life support. In fact, Khalid bin al-Walied (May Allah be pleased with him)'s pledge of allegiance to the non-Muslim residents of the Islamic-ruled city of Hiirah in Iraq included the following: “Any elderly person, any incapacitated worker, any terminally ill person, or any rich person who has lost his wealth , receive poor relief from their religious fellow human beings, all of these people do not need to pay protection tax. In addition, all those who support themselves and their family members are entitled to appropriate support from the Islamic Treasury.

Furthermore, the second Khalif, 'Umar bin al-Khattaab (May Allah be pleased with him), once passed a Jew begging passers-by. 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) inquired about this man and learned that he was a non-Muslim resident of the Islamic State. 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) immediately said: “We have not been fair to you! We took your protection tax when you were young and capable and rejected you when you were old!” 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) took the old Jew to his house and offered him whatever food and clothing he could find.

Later 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) called the treasurer and ordered him: "Track, monitor and observe the situations of similar people. Offer them appropriate support for themselves and their family members from the Islamic Treasury.

Allah (Almighty) says in the Quran al-Karim Sura At-Tauba (Repentance) 9:60, which is translated in meaning as follows: (Verily, alms is only for the poor and needy.)

The poor are the Muslims and the needy are the non-Muslim residents of an Islamic State.”

Protection of the body:
Human life is very important in Islam. Man must be preserved and protected and given his full rights. For this one reason, Islam prescribes equal punishment and retribution or revenge for individuals who harm others. Islam commands to kill a criminal who deliberately and pre-planned murders an innocent person or soul.

However, the punishment for accidental murder is handled differently. In such cases, the family or the heirs of the ermor of the sacrifice a Diyyah; Blood money as compensation for the victim's soul. On the other hand, in other cases a fine is paid. The penance consists of freeing a Muslim slave and, if this is not possible, then fasting for two consecutive months. All those punishments have been instituted to preserve the soul of the Muslim. Nobody has the right to play with people's lives, their wealth or their possessions for no reason.

All oppressive or abusive individuals must be warned against unjust murdering, sacrificing and disturbing other innocent members of the Islamic Society. Because if an abuser, criminal or murderer knows with certainty that he will be killed in retaliation for the homicide, he no longer has the right to pursue and carry out his murderous plan. If the punishment does not correspond to the nature of the crime itself, the criminal will not care or refrain from the crime he intends to commit. The same applies to the justification of all body levels.

The punishment corresponds to the nature of the crime. This is what Islam has prescribed for it. All corporal punishments aim to emphasize the preservation of people and their property in Islamic society.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) 2:179, which is translated in meaning as follows:
(In retaliation there is life for you, O you who understand! Perhaps you will fear (Allah).

Islam does not stop there by mentioning only the imposition of worldly punishments on a willful murderer. Such a criminal must face further punishment in the afterlife. The punishment in the Hereafter will be the wrath of Allah Almighty, which he will incur in addition to the severe punishment and torture.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah An-Nisa (The Women) 4:92, which is translated in meaning as follows:
(And whoever intentionally kills a believer, his reward is Jahannam, wherein he abides forever. Allah will be angry with him and reject him from Himself and give him a severe punishment.)

With regard to human life, Islam has imposed specific duties on everyone. Some of them follow here:
Man does not own his soul or his body, but is only entrusted to him for a certain period of time. For this reason, it is not permissible for man to intentionally torture him or harm him. This life was given to us only to serve the cause of Allah Almighty. Islam therefore banishes any crime of suicide or anything that leads to it.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah An-Nisa (The Women) 4:29, which is translated in meaning as follows:
(O you believers! Do not defraud each other of your wealth! It is different if it is a transaction that you conclude by mutual agreement. And don't kill yourself! Allah has mercy on you.)

Man must fulfill the minimum needs of his soul. He is not allowed to deprive himself of things that Allah has permitted, such as eating, drinking, marrying and grooming.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-A'raf (The Heights) 7:32, which is translated in meaning as follows:
(Say: “Who has forbidden the beautiful things of Allah that He has produced for His servants and the good things of provision?” Say: “They are for the believers in this life (and) only (for them) on the Day of Resurrection.” Thus We make the signs clear to people who have knowledge.)

In fact, Allah Almighty rejected the fact that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) forbade himself from eating honey to please one of his wives.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah At-Tahrim (The Prohibition) 66:1, which is translated in meaning as follows:
(O Prophet! Why do you forbid what Allah has permitted you to seek the satisfaction of your wives? And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful)

However, people are expected not to be stingy or excessive. Diplomacy of moderation is recommended. Man may - or rather should - enjoy the permissible beautiful things that Allah Almighty offers to man on earth, but as mentioned before, in moderation. Man should neither exaggerate nor be stingy, even in the things that are permitted. Moderation is the best and most agreeable approach in this regard. Moderation must remain within the limits and framework of Islamic law.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah al-A'raf (The Heights) 7:31, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
(O children of Adam, have a neat appearance in every place of worship, and eat and drink, but practice don't go too far; verily, He loves not those who do not practice moderation.)

Islam prohibits man from suppressing the needs of his soul, which are required for a humble life. Sadism is neither tolerated, forgiven, permitted or even accepted in Islam. Man is not permitted to torture his own body, even if it is in the context of some alleged worship of Allah Almighty. 

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah al-Baqarah (The Cow) 2:286, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
(Allah does not require any soul to do anything beyond what it is capable of doing. She will receive what she has earned and what she has committed will come to her.)

It is further narrated that Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: “Three men came to the Prophet's house. They asked about the manner and quantity of worship that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) performs and maintains in his own house. When they were informed of the answer, they said among themselves: “We are so small compared to the Prophet (Peace be upon him).

Allah Almighty has completely pardoned and pardoned all the sins of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) and wiped away his previous and future sins." Then one of the men said: "I should not sleep a minute during the nights. I should get up and spend the whole night in prayer." The second man explained: "As for me, from now on (until I die) I should not break my fast for a day. I should spend the rest of my life in fasting (for Allah)." The third man explained: "As for me, I should not marry women throughout my life (thus he would not have sexual intercourse and would devote himself entirely to worship). “

Anas further reported: “The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) passed by and heard what the people vowed to do. He (Peace be upon him) asked, “Are you the people who said such and such?” They answered in the affirmative.

Then the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:
“As for me, I am the most God-fearing and conscious among you. Nevertheless, I pray (some prayers) at night and I also sleep, I fast for a few days, and I break the fast on other days (in the eleven months outside the month of Ramadhan) and I get married. Whoever deviates from my Sunnah actions does not belong to me (in faith).”

The preservation of the spirit:
In the form of commitment and the exercise of a religious duty, man assumes crucial responsibility. That is why Islam banishes all harmful things. Drugs, poisons, and the like have a negative impact on the brain. The word alcohol in Arabic is derived from distracting the brain from its proper functioning. In Islam, alcohol is considered the core of all vices because it has devastating consequences for its consumers. Islam imposed a whipping punishment on anyone who drinks alcoholic beverages. So if the brain is kept in a sober and good functioning state, then health is protected, wealth is preserved and the things protected are properly taken care of. All other harmful things should be listed under this class or category of alcoholism. 

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Sura al-Ma'idah (The Table) 5:90-91, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
(O you who believe! Intoxicating, gambling, sacrificial stones and lottery arrows are an abomination, the work of Satan. So avoid them that you may be successful; Satan only wants to create enmity and hatred between you through intoxication and gambling to prevent you from remembering Allah and praying. Are you going to allow yourself to be stopped?)

As you can see, Islam uses strict laws to banish alcohol from Islamic society once and for all. Islam prohibits the production of any alcoholic beverages and earning income from the sale of alcohol. What's more, Islam discourages people from introducing such alcoholic beverages into Islamic society at all, even if the businessman or salesman himself does not drink or use alcohol.

This prohibition is based on the Hadith of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him):
“Alcohol is cursed; the drinker of alcoholic beverages is also cursed; the waiter who offers alcohol to people or serves alcoholic drinks to people is also cursed; the buyer of alcoholic beverages is also cursed; the one who presses grapes to make alcoholic beverages is also cursed; the bringer (or bearer) of alcoholic beverages is also cursed; the one who asks others to bring alcoholic drinks to him is also cursed; and the one who is at the price, the mit the sale of alcoholic beverages is achieved, wins, is also cursed.”

The protection of honor:
Islam prohibits adultery and fornication of any kind. It even bans all activities that can pave the way to commit such a heinous crime against others and the entire society. At this point Islam meets the doctrines of the other divine religions. Nevertheless, Islam goes one step further by banning any actions that may lead to committing such a crime against humanity. Islam banned the illicit look at a woman or man who might be attractive to the opposite sex. Furthermore, Islam prohibits a man and a woman who are not related and can marry from being together without the presence of anyone else. In the same way, Islam bans sensual touching between two different sexes. Furthermore, Islam bans the mixing of different genders. This means avoiding all possibilities that could be the beginning of committing adultery and fornication of any kind.

This has its basis in the Qur'an al-Karim Sura Isra (The Night Journey) 17:32, which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows:
(And do not come near to fornication; see, this is a disgrace and an evil way.)

And in Surah Al-An'am (The Cattle) 6:151, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
(Say: “Come, I will read what your Lord has forbidden you: you shall not associate anything with Him, and you shall show kindness to your parents; and you should not kill your children out of poverty, We care for you and for them. You shall not approach iniquities, whether obvious or hidden; and you shall not kill anyone whose life Allah has made inviolable, except when it is lawful. This is what He has commanded you, that you may understand.)

For this reason, Islam imposed a capital punishment on a bachelor or woman who commits fornication.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah Nur (The Light) 24:2, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
(Whip the fornicator and the fornicator, if necessary, with a hundred lashes each; and do not feel pity for them in view of this commandment of Allah, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. And a number of the believers shall attend their torment.)

Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) further explained the gravity of the crime of adultery by saying:
“There is no greater sin (by Allah (Almighty) and in Islam) after the sin of associating others in worship with Allah (Almighty) (which is even more shameful by Allah (Almighty)) than bringing his seed into the sex of a woman who does not allow the man is."

As for the married man or woman who commits adultery while married or after divorcing their husband, the punishment for such criminals is stoning to death.

The criterion for this corporal punishment is that one of the following conditions must be met:
1. Confession:
This means that both man and woman confess their crime openly and publicly before the Muslim judge or ruler. In this case, the punishment is not carried out immediately and in the first moment of the report. Those who confess are given the opportunity to reconsider their confession and the confession of their sin. If they repeatedly insist on this several times, the capital punishment will be carried out.

2. Statements from witnesses:
That is, the testimony of four honest, trustworthy, honorable and reliable people who report that they saw the adulterers in the act. These witnesses must provide a detailed account of what they saw and witness the sexual intercourse. Of course, such a scene is extremely rare for most sensible and normal people who have sexual intercourse in complete privacy and behind closed doors, or at least in carefully locked and secret places. Therefore, it is almost impossible to observe the crime of adultery under normal conditions and circumstances. In fact, two or three examples are recorded in the history of Islam where someone confessed to the crime of adultery.

The individuals who committed such a heinous crime and then publicly confessed to it did so for their clear conscience and out of firm faith in Allah (Almighty). They wanted to be punished in this life and protected from it in the hereafter. However, if actual sexual intercourse has not fully taken place, corporal punishment will not be carried out. For example, if a person, man or woman, only kisses, hugs, or touches the other person's sex, without actually committing adultery or fornication, corporal punishment will not be applied to them.

Islam further established a penalty for falsely accusing a person who accuses another of committing adultery or fornication but cannot provide any factual evidence to support his claim or accusation. Such a false accuser will be given eighty lashes for his/her false accusation.

This is done on the basis of the Quran al-Karim Sura An-Nur (The Light) 24:4, which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows:
(And those who accuse honorable women (unchastity) but do not produce four witnesses (for it), inflict eighty lashes. And never let their testimony count again; for it is they who are wicked)

Furthermore, Islam prohibits all degrading actions that violate the honor, dignity and respect of Muslims in society.

This is based on the Qur'an al-Karim Surah Al-Huğurat (The Chambers) 49:11-12, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
(O you who believe! Let not one group mock another; perhaps these are better than that; nor (let) women (make fun of) (other) women, perhaps these are better than those. And do not slander one another or call each other names.

Bad is the name of sinfulness after one has accepted faith, and those who do not repent - these are the unrighteous. (11) O you who believe! Avoids frequent suspicion; for some suspicion is sin. And don't spy or slander one another. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of your dead brother? Surely you would detest it. So fear Allah. Verily, Allah is Gracious, Merciful.)

It is also based on the Quran al-Karim Sura An-Nisa (The Women) 4:112, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
(And whoever commits a mistake or a sin and then blames it on an innocent person, he commits a slander and a manifest sin)