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4- The Computer and Information Network When computers came into existence, they not only filled up the free time of the youth, but also, occupied their time completely to the extent that they have no associate nor rival. Indeed, they exceeded all t...

4- The Computer and Information Network When comp...

Leisure is defined by those concerned as free time and in which one is not connected by the necessity of achieving a specified goal. It is the time in which man frees himself from any commitments and necessities of life, and spends it in any way he w...

Leisure is defined by those concerned as free time...

First we ask this question: Is there anything called free time? We can surely say: No, because man when he finishes a work, will be engaged in another. It may be less or more important than before. Even sports, itself, is an unproductive work though ...

First we ask this question: Is there anything call...

Each of us is able to prepare a sheet of paper for himself and in which he records the timetable for his daily work. It is necessary to acknowledge the seriousness of observing the articles of the schedule; otherwise, it will become mere ink on paper...

Each of us is able to prepare a sheet of paper for...

aZaid used to complain about the shortness of his time, and became surprised at his friends who did many things like studying, practicing their hobbies and meeting their friends even though their time was the same. One day, he presented this question...

aZaid used to complain about the shortness of his ...

The subject, here, does not concern the forbidding of a thing or its lawfulness. It may be a thing lawful, but because it exceeds its proper bounds it is disliked and dispraised. As Allah, Glory and Exalted be He, created all things of great signific...

The subject, here, does not concern the forbidding...

If we look at the amount of time we spend uselessly and try to make a simple calculation as to how many long hours go in vain either in nonsense chatter or in loitering along the streets, or wandering in front of commercial shops or participating in ...

If we look at the amount of time we spend uselessl...

If we look for the best one who evaluates time for us, do we see other than the maker of time, Himself, and is it not Allah, Exalted and Glory be He?! Indeed, this delicate division of moments, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, is just ...

If we look for the best one who evaluates time for...

1. The basic concept that possession cannot be achieved without work. 2. Work is not the only contributor to the value of goods, because goods have an intrinsic value. Hence the phenomena of persistence of possession appears. Workers are to own their...

1. The basic concept that possession cannot be ach...

It is considered by Capitalism, that the cause of economic problems is the scarcity of natural resources. As time goes by, claims Capitalism, "man's needs will increase, and since the natural resources are limited; then it is clear tliat nature will ...

It is considered by Capitalism, that the cause of ...

The Islamic State strives to limit and lessen material differences among Muslims. Although it recognises natural differences among people due to environment, education, and personal gifts, etc. On the other hand, Capitalism approves and contributes t...

The Islamic State strives to limit and lessen mate...

This is partly the duty of all Muslims in the Islamic State. For they are responsible for their brothers and sisters in Islam. The Prophet (p.b.u. h.a.h.f.) said: "He who sleeps the night not caring about Muslims welfare is not one of us". He also sa...

This is partly the duty of all Muslims in the Isla...

Islamic State can intervene on two levels. (i) Protection of the permanent fundamental Islamic legislations. This field includes the following sectors: 1. Taking the permanent tax (Zakat) which ranges between 2.5-10% of the stored possession (which i...

Islamic State can intervene on two levels. (i) Pro...

It should be taken for granted that one of the main tasks of the Islamic State is education; education which carries the Islamic image and spirit. It is important to note that no menas of propagation and education will be spared, when the Islamic Sta...

It should be taken for granted that one of the mai...

Capitalism permits individuals to manipulate their wealth in all ways and means, regardless of their possible consequences on the society. It is believed that the society's interests are served by the individual's motives and enterprise. Hence, there...

Capitalism permits individuals to manipulate their...

Capitalism views private possession as a basic need which voluntarily fulfils the community's desires and requirements rather than being in conflict with it. Capitalists consider Nationalisation as exceptional cases of remedies for temporary crisis o...

Capitalism views private possession as a basic nee...

Many students are shocked when they realize that modern Euro-American culture is the embodiment of a multi-dimensional world view or belief system that is commonly called "modernism." Some of the beliefs of modernism in comparison to Islam are discus...

Many students are shocked when they realize that m...

As indicated in the theory of distribution, the Islamic State possesses the sole right of ownership of natural resources. Consequently, it has absolute control over all aspects of economic activities. The owner of natural resources or, primary commod...

As indicated in the theory of distribution, the Is...

The third part of the Islamic solution to the economic problem, according to Sadr, deals with "fostering production and utilization of natural resources of the environment to their fullest extent." 25 God has created an abundance of resources in natu...

The third part of the Islamic solution to the econ...

The first task of the Islamic political system is to eliminate all forms of oppression within economic relationships and to lay the ground for the establishment of a just system of distribution of eco­nomic resources. However, the source of the injus...

The first task of the Islamic political system is ...

Sadr, furthermore, develops an Islamic theory of distribution of produced commodities. Produced wealth is classified into: (1) primary commodities, such as agricultural produce and raw materials; and (2) secondary commodities, which are the primary c...

Sadr, furthermore, develops an Islamic theory of d...