Foundation of Liberalism
Liberalism is based on the theory that every individual has a natural and inherent right to life, liberty, and property, and no one should be allowed to prevent the free exercise of these rights. However, when it comes to defining the limits of this freedom, this is where different schools of thought within liberalism emerge.
Schools of Thought in Liberalism
◄ Classical Liberalism: Emphasizes personal freedom.
◄ Social Liberalism: Gives more importance to equality.
Both schools of thought recognize the rule of law, meaning state laws will have precedence over individual freedom.
The “Innovation” of Liberalism – Libertarianism
From liberalism itself, a new branch called “Libertarianism” emerged, which over time divided into several types:
◈ Anarchism: Rejects all forms of state intervention.
◈ Libertarian Socialist: Accepts capitalism but is close to Marxism in other matters.
Social Effects
The social effects of libertarianism are the most destructive because the following things are presented as fundamental rights under this ideology:
◄ Free Love: Justifying homosexuality, gender change, abortion, pornography, etc.
◄ LGBT Rights: A movement active in the abolition of the family system.
◄ Free Thinking: Efforts to promote atheism and skepticism.
◄ Feminism: By raising the slogan of complete equality between men and women, trying to remove women from the home and make them merely a means in the economy.
Liberalism and Islam Comparison
A few points are worth considering for native liberals:
◄ If you are a classical liberal, then respecting Islamic laws is obligatory for you because accepting state laws is part of your ideology.
◄ If you are a libertarian anarchist, then your ideology is completely opposed to Islam because Islam emphasizes state order and discipline.
◄ If you are a minarchist, then the principles of Islam ادْخُلُوا فِي السِّلْمِ كَافَّةً
go against your views.
Conclusion
Liberalism is a complete way of life that affects politics, economy, and society, which is why calling it the “religion of liberalism” is not an exaggeration. Those who want to call themselves Muslims must consider whether they truly accept Islamic principles or are merely following the philosophy of
“Sweet sweet hip hip, bitter bitter spit spit”.
