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Wednesday, March 23, 2011 #1

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what is the difference btw deen n madhab.

The words Deen and Madhab are entirely different from each other with regard to their underlying
concepts. Although in our part of the world we generally refer to Islam as Madhab (religion), yet what
is interesting indeed is the fact that the word Madhab has never once been used in the entire treasury
of the Quranic text and Ahadeeth literature! Instead, the word that has almost always been used for
Islam in the original sources is Deen.

The fundamental difference between the two terms must be understood. Madhab, or religion, is a
term used for a set of beliefs and rituals of worship. On the other hand, Deen refers to an entire way
of life that pervades all aspects of life. In other words, as compared to Madhab, Deen is a far more
comprehensive, all-encompassing reality. With this backdrop, it will perhaps not be entirely correct to
say that Islam is not a Madhab (religion), because all of the elements of a Madhab are certainly part
and parcel of Islam - it includes the articles of belief, spirituality, and the etiquettes of worship (Salah,
Saum, Zakah and Hajj). Hence, it would be more accurate to say that Islam is not merely a Madhab,
but an entire code of life (Deen). It not only offers whatever constitutes religion, but is endowed with
the elements of a complete way of life. Hence, Islam is, essentially, Deen.

In this context, it must also be understood that while several religions can co-exist at a time in a
particular region of the world, there can only be a single Deen (way of life). It is not possible, for
instance, for capitalism and communism to coexist in a country at the same time. Only one will be
dominant and prevail over others. Similarly, monarchy and democracy cannot simultaneously be
established in a country. A system can either be based on the law of Allah (swt), or it will be against
the law of Allah (swt). There cannot be two parallel systems, although there can be several religions
co-existing at a time in a certain place. The only exception can be made in the case of a single
dominant system ascendant above all, subservient to which, all shrunken up and sidelined, may exist
other systems. Allama Iqbal said: “In a state of enslavement, it is reduced to a single, small droplet /
The very same life which, when freed, becomes a ceaseless, shoreless torrent!.

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Oh thank you for this!

Was looking for an explanation of these two terms. If you (or someone reading this could) also give
some illustrations of what a religion could be, that'd be nice. Some well versed in Arabic etymology
perhaps? ^^ Some word root play would be nice ^^
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