Objective Morality:
An objective moral is a moral truth that is not dependent on anyone’s subjective experiences and is universally applicable to all people, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. This kind of moral truth exists independently of the passage of time and is not subject to change based on varying interpretations. To define an objective moral truth, it is necessary to have an objective source of truth that is beyond reality itself. Without such a source, any truth that is defined would be subjective.
Therefore, morality must always be objective and absolute because truth itself is absolute and transcends time and place. If we do not have a divine being in the picture, it becomes difficult to define this absolute truth, and truth can only be relative, as people will have their own versions of truth that are relative to themselves.
The problem with secular liberals is that everyone can have their own version of the truth, which can be vastly different from others, leading to a lack of a shared moral foundation. To establish morality, we require examples of something that is absolute and transcendent, which can only come from God. If morality is not based on an objective source of truth, it becomes limited by the understanding of people at any given time, leading to a degenerate society.
Objective laws are laws that originate from God and are applicable for all times, while laws created by humans are only applicable to their time and the time of the people they serve.
An objective moral truth is not influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or cultural norms, but rather is based on a set of universal principles that apply to all individuals. It is not limited by geographic location, historical era, or individual preferences. The idea of an objective moral truth implies that there is a single source of truth that transcends time and place and is applicable to all people.
This source of objective truth is God, who is beyond the bounds of reality itself. The necessary existence of God provides a foundation for establishing a universal moral code that can be applied to all people and cultures. Without an objective source of truth, moral relativism becomes the norm, and people are left to define their own truth based on their personal preferences and experiences.
The absence of an objective moral foundation can lead to moral chaos and degeneracy. People may justify immoral behaviour by appealing to their own personal truth or cultural norms, even if those behaviours are harmful to themselves or others.
The idea of objective morality also implies a sense of accountability for our actions. If there is an objective moral truth, then there is also an objective standard by which our actions can be evaluated. This means that individuals are responsible for their behaviour, and that there are consequences for violating this moral standard.The concept of objective morality has been the subject of much debate and discussion over the years, with some arguing that morality is subjective and culturally relative, and others arguing that there are objective moral truths that are universal and timeless. While this debate continues, the idea of an objective moral foundation remains a central aspect of many religious and philosophical traditions.
The belief in an objective moral truth can provide individuals with a sense of purpose and direction in life, and can help to guide decision-making in various areas, including personal relationships, business, and politics. It can also help to promote empathy and compassion towards others, as it emphasizes the importance of treating all individuals with respect and dignity, regardless of differences in culture, ethnicity, or social status.
One of the key implications of the concept of objective morality is that it provides a framework for evaluating the actions of individuals and societies. This can be seen in various areas of life, such as in the criminal justice system, where laws are designed to reflect objective moral principles and to provide consequences for those who violate them.
Another important aspect of objective morality is that it can provide a basis for moral reasoning and discourse. If there are objective moral truths that are universally applicable, then individuals can engage in reasoned debate and discussion about ethical issues, rather than simply relying on personal opinions or cultural norms. This can lead to greater understanding and cooperation between individuals and groups, and can help to promote a more just and compassionate society.
At the same time, the concept of objective morality has been criticized by some who argue that it is too rigid and inflexible, and that it fails to account for the complexities and nuances of human experience. For example, some argue that certain moral issues, such as abortion or euthanasia, are too complex to be reduced to simple objective principles, and that they require a more nuanced approach that takes into account the unique circumstances and perspectives of each individual, though this would lead to egoistic decision-making and could infringe another person’s rights based on perspectives of an individual.
Despite these subjective criticisms, the idea of objective morality remains a powerful force in shaping personal and social values, and in guiding ethical decision-making in a wide range of contexts. Whether one believes in an objective moral truth or not, the concept has had a profound impact on human history and culture, and continues to shape the way we think about morality and ethics today, that many objective moral truths are still present in secular legislations and the moral fabric of many confused atheists who can’t seem to abandon the moral guidelines of objective morality which they call “human rights” and “international laws”, hence “human rights” are from objective morality and not from personal experiences.
القرءان سورة الأنعام 114
أَفَغَيْرَ ٱللَّـهِ أَبْتَغِى حَكَمًا وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ إِلَيْكُمُ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ مُفَصَّلًا وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمُ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ يَعْلَمُونَ أَنَّهُۥ مُنَزَّلٌ مِّن رَّبِّكَ بِٱلْحَقِّ فَلَا تَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْمُمْتَرِينَ
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[Say], “Then is it other than Allah I should seek as judge while it is He who has revealed to you the Book explained in detail?” And those to whom We [previously] gave the Scripture know that it is sent down from your Lord in truth, so never be among the doubters. (Qur’an 6:114)
القرءان سورة المؤمنون 92-78
وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنشَأَ لَكُمُ ٱلسَّمْعَ وَٱلْأَبْصَـٰرَ وَٱلْأَفْـِٔدَةَ قَلِيلًا مَّا تَشْكُرُونَ وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى ذَرَأَكُمْ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَإِلَيْهِ تُحْشَرُونَ وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى يُحْىِۦ وَيُمِيتُ وَلَهُ ٱخْتِلَـٰفُ ٱلَّيْلِ وَٱلنَّهَارِ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ بَلْ قَالُوا۟ مِثْلَ مَا قَالَ ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ قَالُوٓا۟ أَءِذَا مِتْنَا وَكُنَّا تُرَابًا وَعِظَـٰمًا أَءِنَّا لَمَبْعُوثُونَ لَقَدْ وُعِدْنَا نَحْنُ وَءَابَآؤُنَا هَـٰذَا مِن قَبْلُ إِنْ هَـٰذَآ إِلَّآ أَسَـٰطِيرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ قُل لِّمَنِ ٱلْأَرْضُ وَمَن فِيهَآ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ سَيَقُولُونَ لِلَّـهِ قُلْ أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ قُلْ مَن رَّبُّ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ ٱلسَّبْعِ وَرَبُّ ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ سَيَقُولُونَ لِلَّـهِ قُلْ أَفَلَا تَتَّقُونَ قُلْ مَنۢ بِيَدِهِۦ مَلَكُوتُ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَهُوَ يُجِيرُ وَلَا يُجَارُ عَلَيْهِ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ سَيَقُولُونَ لِلَّـهِ قُلْ فَأَنَّىٰ تُسْحَرُونَ بَلْ أَتَيْنَـٰهُم بِٱلْحَقِّ وَإِنَّهُمْ لَكَـٰذِبُونَ مَا ٱتَّخَذَ ٱللَّـهُ مِن وَلَدٍ وَمَا كَانَ مَعَهُۥ مِنْ إِلَـٰهٍ إِذًا لَّذَهَبَ كُلُّ إِلَـٰهٍۭ بِمَا خَلَقَ وَلَعَلَا بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱللَّـهِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ عَـٰلِمِ ٱلْغَيْبِ وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِ فَتَعَـٰلَىٰ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ
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And it is He who produced for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful. And it is He who has multiplied you throughout the earth, and to Him you will be gathered.And it is He who gives life and causes death, and His is the alternation of the night and the day. Then will you not reason?
They said, “When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected? We have been promised this, we and our forefathers, before; this is not but legends of the former peoples.”
Say, [O Muhammad], “To whom belongs the earth and whoever is in it, if you should know?”
They will say, “To Allah.” Say, “Then will you not remember?”
Say, “Who is Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne?”
They will say, “[They belong] to Allah.” Say, “Then will you not fear Him?”
Say, “In whose hand is the realm of all things – and He protects while none can protect against Him – if you should know?”
They will say, “[All belongs] to Allah.” Say, “Then how are you deluded?”
Rather, We have brought them the truth, and indeed they are liars. Allah has not taken any son, nor has there ever been with Him any deity. [If there had been], then each deity would have taken what it created, and some of them would have sought to overcome others. Exalted is Allah above what they describe [concerning Him]. [He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, so high is He above what they associate [with Him]. (Qur’an 23:78-92)
Qur’anic usage: Arabic root: sh-r-k. At 6:74 we have Ibrāhīm’s rejection of what his people made as objects of worship. At 6:75 God shows Ibrāhīm his creation; by recognising its transient nature (6:75-78), Ibrāhīm understands that Creation, too, is not God. In summary, anything made — whether the fruit of our hands, our imaginations, or found in Creation — is not God. See Notepad VI.
The Polytheists incline towards the One Ilah when in hardship, and then resort to ascribing a partnership with him once in ease.
القرءان سورة العنكبوت 69-60
وَكَأَيِّن مِّن دَآبَّةٍ لَّا تَحْمِلُ رِزْقَهَا ٱللَّـهُ يَرْزُقُهَا وَإِيَّاكُمْ وَهُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُم مَّنْ خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ وَسَخَّرَ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ لَيَقُولُنَّ ٱللَّـهُ فَأَنَّىٰ يُؤْفَكُونَ ٱللَّـهُ يَبْسُطُ ٱلرِّزْقَ لِمَن يَشَآءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِۦ وَيَقْدِرُ لَهُۥٓ إِنَّ ٱللَّـهَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌ وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُم مَّن نَّزَّلَ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ مَآءً فَأَحْيَا بِهِ ٱلْأَرْضَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَوْتِهَا لَيَقُولُنَّ ٱللَّـهُ قُلِ ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّـهِ بَلْ أَكْثَرُهُمْ لَا يَعْقِلُونَ وَمَا هَـٰذِهِ ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَآ إِلَّا لَهْوٌ وَلَعِبٌ وَإِنَّ ٱلدَّارَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةَ لَهِىَ ٱلْحَيَوَانُ لَوْ كَانُوا۟ يَعْلَمُونَ فَإِذَا رَكِبُوا۟ فِى ٱلْفُلْكِ دَعَوُا۟ ٱللَّـهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ ٱلدِّينَ فَلَمَّا نَجَّىٰهُمْ إِلَى ٱلْبَرِّ إِذَا هُمْ يُشْرِكُونَ لِيَكْفُرُوا۟ بِمَآ ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُمْ وَلِيَتَمَتَّعُوا۟ فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ أَوَلَمْ يَرَوْا۟ أَنَّا جَعَلْنَا حَرَمًا ءَامِنًا وَيُتَخَطَّفُ ٱلنَّاسُ مِنْ حَوْلِهِمْ أَفَبِٱلْبَـٰطِلِ يُؤْمِنُونَ وَبِنِعْمَةِ ٱللَّـهِ يَكْفُرُونَ وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّنِ ٱفْتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّـهِ كَذِبًا أَوْ كَذَّبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ لَمَّا جَآءَهُۥٓ أَلَيْسَ فِى جَهَنَّمَ مَثْوًى لِّلْكَـٰفِرِينَ وَٱلَّذِينَ جَـٰهَدُوا۟ فِينَا لَنَهْدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا وَإِنَّ ٱللَّـهَ لَمَعَ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
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And how many a creature carries not its [own] provision. Allah provides for it and for you. And He is the Hearing, the Knowing. If you asked them, “Who created the heavens and earth and subjected the sun and the moon?” they would surely say, “Allah.” Then how are they deluded? Allah extends provision for whom He wills of His servants and restricts for him. Indeed Allah is, of all things, Knowing. And if you asked them, “Who sends down rain from the sky and gives life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness?” they would surely say ” Allah.” Say, “Praise to Allah “; but most of them do not reason. And this worldly life is not but diversion and amusement. And indeed, the home of the Hereafter – that is the [eternal] life, if only they knew. And when they board a ship, they supplicate Allah, sincere to Him in religion. But when He delivers them to the land, at once they associate others with Him So that they will deny what We have granted them, and they will enjoy themselves. But they are going to know. Have they not seen that We made [Makkah] a safe sanctuary, while people are being taken away all around them? Then in falsehood do they believe, and in the favor of Allah they disbelieve? And who is more unjust than one who invents a lie about Allah or denies the truth when it has come to him? Is there not in Hell a [sufficient] residence for the disbelievers? And those who strive for Us – We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good. (Qur’an 29:60-69)
Mushrikun commit shirk with Allah in worship of other beings and praying to other beings besides Him, other beings who cannot bring any harm nor any benefit, resorting to many types of worship towards the idols, they refer to them in judgement, and they invent lies about Him with their irrational statements.
القرءان سورة الزمر 8-1
تَنزِيلُ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ مِنَ ٱللَّـهِ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَآ إِلَيْكَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ فَٱعْبُدِ ٱللَّـهَ مُخْلِصًا لَّهُ ٱلدِّينَ أَلَا لِلَّـهِ ٱلدِّينُ ٱلْخَالِصُ وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّخَذُوا۟ مِن دُونِهِۦٓ أَوْلِيَآءَ مَا نَعْبُدُهُمْ إِلَّا لِيُقَرِّبُونَآ إِلَى ٱللَّـهِ زُلْفَىٰٓ إِنَّ ٱللَّـهَ يَحْكُمُ بَيْنَهُمْ فِى مَا هُمْ فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ إِنَّ ٱللَّـهَ لَا يَهْدِى مَنْ هُوَ كَـٰذِبٌ كَفَّارٌ لَّوْ أَرَادَ ٱللَّـهُ أَن يَتَّخِذَ وَلَدًا لَّٱصْطَفَىٰ مِمَّا يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَآءُ سُبْحَـٰنَهُۥ هُوَ ٱللَّـهُ ٱلْوَٰحِدُ ٱلْقَهَّارُ خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ بِٱلْحَقِّ يُكَوِّرُ ٱلَّيْلَ عَلَى ٱلنَّهَارِ وَيُكَوِّرُ ٱلنَّهَارَ عَلَى ٱلَّيْلِ وَسَخَّرَ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ كُلٌّ يَجْرِى لِأَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى أَلَا هُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْغَفَّـٰرُ خَلَقَكُم مِّن نَّفْسٍ وَٰحِدَةٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَأَنزَلَ لَكُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَنْعَـٰمِ ثَمَـٰنِيَةَ أَزْوَٰجٍ يَخْلُقُكُمْ فِى بُطُونِ أُمَّهَـٰتِكُمْ خَلْقًا مِّنۢ بَعْدِ خَلْقٍ فِى ظُلُمَـٰتٍ ثَلَـٰثٍ ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّـهُ رَبُّكُمْ لَهُ ٱلْمُلْكُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ فَأَنَّىٰ تُصْرَفُونَ إِن تَكْفُرُوا۟ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّـهَ غَنِىٌّ عَنكُمْ وَلَا يَرْضَىٰ لِعِبَادِهِ ٱلْكُفْرَ وَإِن تَشْكُرُوا۟ يَرْضَهُ لَكُمْ وَلَا تَزِرُ وَازِرَةٌ وِزْرَ أُخْرَىٰ ثُمَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكُم مَّرْجِعُكُمْ فَيُنَبِّئُكُم بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ إِنَّهُۥ عَلِيمٌۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ وَإِذَا مَسَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ ضُرٌّ دَعَا رَبَّهُۥ مُنِيبًا إِلَيْهِ ثُمَّ إِذَا خَوَّلَهُۥ نِعْمَةً مِّنْهُ نَسِىَ مَا كَانَ يَدْعُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ مِن قَبْلُ وَجَعَلَ لِلَّـهِ أَندَادًا لِّيُضِلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ قُلْ تَمَتَّعْ بِكُفْرِكَ قَلِيلًا إِنَّكَ مِنْ أَصْحَـٰبِ ٱلنَّارِ
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The revelation of the Qur’an is from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise. Indeed, We have sent down to you the Book, [O Muhammad], in truth. So worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion. Unquestionably, for Allah is the pure religion. And those who take protectors besides Him [say], “We only worship them that they may bring us nearer to Allah in position.” Indeed, Allah will judge between them concerning that over which they differ. Indeed, Allah does not guide he who is a liar and [confirmed] disbeliever. If Allah had intended to take a son, He could have chosen from what He creates whatever He willed. Exalted is He; He is Allah, the One, the Prevailing. He created the heavens and earth in truth. He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term. Unquestionably, He is the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver. He created you from one soul. Then He made from it its mate, and He produced for you from the grazing livestock eight mates. He creates you in the wombs of your mothers, creation after creation, within three darknesses. That is Allah, your Lord; to Him belongs dominion. There is no deity except Him, so how are you averted? If you disbelieve – indeed, Allah is Free from need of you. And He does not approve for His servants disbelief. And if you are grateful, He approves it for you; and no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. Then to your Lord is your return, and He will inform you about what you used to do. Indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts. And when adversity touches man, he calls upon his Lord, turning to Him [alone]; then when He bestows on him a favor from Himself, he forgets Him whom he called upon before, and he attributes to Allah equals to mislead [people] from His way. Say, “Enjoy your disbelief for a little; indeed, you are of the companions of the Fire.” (Qur’an 39:1-8)
One of the acts of shirk is seeking Judgements from anything other than Allah’s Shari’at, hence obeying, submitting to subjective laws subject to the whims of nations or individuals. On the contrary, one of the acts of worship which is dedicated to Allah alone is only seeking Judgement from Allah.
القرءان سورة النساء 60
أَلَمْ تَرَ إِلَى ٱلَّذِينَ يَزْعُمُونَ أَنَّهُمْ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ وَمَآ أُنزِلَ مِن قَبْلِكَ يُرِيدُونَ أَن يَتَحَاكَمُوٓا۟ إِلَى ٱلطَّـٰغُوتِ وَقَدْ أُمِرُوٓا۟ أَن يَكْفُرُوا۟ بِهِۦ وَيُرِيدُ ٱلشَّيْطَـٰنُ أَن يُضِلَّهُمْ ضَلَـٰلًۢا بَعِيدًا
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Have you not seen those who claim to have believed in what was revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and what was revealed before you? They wish to refer legislation to Taghut, while they were commanded to reject it; and Satan wishes to lead them far astray. (Qur’an 4:60)