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1 chapter A1 INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC muamalat LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the CHAPTER , the candidate will be able to: Understand the concept of Islam, the objectives (maqasid) and sources of shariah. Understand the prohibitions in muamalat . Understand and explain the rules of muamalat contracts. INTRODUCTION The Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derived from the word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of Allah (SWT) Islam is not mere religion but a deen , meaning the way of life . It touches upon the material as well as spiritual dimensions of human existence. Allah (SWT) emphasized the completeness of Islam in the following Quranic verse; Meaning: This day I have perfected your religion for you, complete My blessing on you and approve Islam as the way of life for you (al-Maidah: 3) The concept of Islam Broken down to its bare elements, Islam comprises of aqidah (a set of beliefs), shariah (a set of laws) and akhlaq (a code of moralities).

1 CHAPTER A1 INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC MUAMALAT LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the chapter, the candidate will be able to: Understand the concept of Islam, the objectives (maqasid) and sources of shariah.

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