Ten Commandments Analysis
Description: A review of what are the Ten Commandments and their place in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths.
The Ten Commandments have their origin in the Jewish religion, but they are also found in the Christian Bibles. It is said to be inscribed on two tablets that were given by Allah to Moses. In the Bible, they are recorded in Exodus 20:2-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21. The Exodus list is more commonly accepted by Christians. Encyclopedia Britannica describes them to be a "list of religious precepts that...were divinely revealed to Moses (pbuh) on Mt. Sinai and were engraved on two tablets of stone." **
[**-"Ten Commandments." Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica Inc., 2012. Web. 10 Jan. 2012.
(http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/587032/Ten-Commandments).]
"Judaism teaches that the first tablet, containing the first five declarations, identifies duties regarding our relationship with Allah, while the second tablet, containing the last five declarations, identifies duties regarding our relationship with other people."[1] Catholics believe, "The Ten Commandments are precepts bearing on the fundamental obligations of religion and morality and embodying the revealed expression of the Creator's will in relation to man's whole duty to Allah and to his fellow-creatures."[2] The Hebrew, Protestant, and Catholic versions differ. This is not a well-known fact. [3]
[1] (http://www.jewfaq.org/10.htm)
[2] (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04153a.htm)
[3] The Ten Commandments as Public Ritual. Contributors: Derek H. Davis - author. Journal Title: Journal of Church and State. Volume: 44. Issue: 2. Publication Year: 2002. Page Number: 221.
Ibn Mas'ud, a famous companion of Prophet Muhammad said [Tirmidhi]:
"Whoever wishes to ascertain the will of Prophet Muhammad on which the Prophet has put his seal, let him read the Statement of Allah, and then he recited the three verses." The Prophet of Islam himself said,
"Who among you will give me his pledge to do three things," he then recited the verse 6:151 and continued, "Whoever fulfills (this pledge), then his reward will be with Allah, but whoever fell into shortcomings and Allah punishes him for it in this life, then that will be his recompense. Whoever Allah delays (his reckoning) until the Hereafter, then his matter is with Allah. If He wills, He will punish him, and if He wills, He will forgive him.''
In summary, in the Islamic view, these commandments contain what Allah wills for the life of all people. It has five orders and a similar number of prohibitions that define the relationship of man and his Creator, man's obligations to his family, and commandments that order his social life. What follows are the ten commandments of Quran and their relevance to modern life.
Let us have a simple discussion with Quran.
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And do not approach the orphan's property except in a way that is best until he reaches maturity. And give full measure and weight in justice. We do not charge any soul except [with that within] its capacity. And when you testify, be just, even if [it concerns] a near relative. And the covenant of Allah fulfill. This has He instructed you that you may remember. -- [6:152] |
এতীমদের ধনসম্পদের কাছেও যেয়ো না; কিন্তু উত্তম পন্থায় যে পর্যন্ত সে বয়ঃপ্রাপ্ত না হয়। ওজন ও মাপ পূর্ণ কর ন্যায় সহকারে। আমি কাউকে তার সাধ্যের অতীত কষ্ট দেই না। যখন তোমরা কথা বল, তখন সুবিচার কর, যদিও সে আত্নীয়ও হয়। আল্লাহর অঙ্গীকার পূর্ণ কর। -- [6:152] |
And, [moreover], this is My path, which is straight, so follow it; and do not follow [other] ways, for you will be separated from His way. This has He instructed you that you may become righteous. -- [6:153] |
তোমাদেরকে এ নির্দেশ দিয়েছেন, যেন তোমরা উপদেশ গ্রহণ কর। নিশ্চিত এটি আমার সরল পথ। অতএব, এ পথে চল এবং অন্যান্য পথে চলো না। তা হলে সেসব পথ তোমাদেরকে তাঁর পথ থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন করে দিবে। তোমাদেরকে এ নির্দেশ দিয়েছেন, যাতে তোমরা সংযত হও। -- [6:153] |
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First Commandment: Join not anything in worship with Allah (Shirk) - আল্লাহর সাথে কোন কিছুকে অংশীদার করো না
Second Commandment: Be good and dutiful to parents
-পিতা-মাতার সাথে সদয় ব্যবহার করো
Third Commandment: Kill not your children because of poverty -স্বীয় সন্তানদেরকে দারিদ্রের কারণে হত্যা করো না, আমি তোমাদেরকে ও তাদেরকে আহার দেই
Forth Commandment: Come not near to “shameful sins” whether committed openly or secretly-নির্লজ্জতার কাছেও যেয়ো না, প্রকাশ্য হোক কিংবা অপ্রকাশ্য
This commandment deals with sexual conduct to protect the family structure. What are "shameful" sins? Islam teaches that they are adultery, fornication, incest, and homosexuality.The Quran lays down several steps to curb moral decadence spread by “shameful sins”:
1. Institution of marriage.
2. Emphasis on dress code for women.
3. Avoiding temptations by lowering the gaze (for both men and women).
4. Prohibition to enter others people's houses uninvited.
Fifth Commandment: Kill not anyone whom Allah has forbidden-যাকে হত্যা করা আল্লাহ হারাম করেছেন, তাকে হত্যা করো না; কিন্তু ন্যায়ভাবে।
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As a complete code of life, Islamic law protects the lives of:
1. A Muslim
2. A non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim country
3. Non-Muslims who have peace treaties with Muslim countries
4. Any non-Muslim who has taken temporary residence in a Muslim country.
Sixth Commandment: Come not near to the orphan's property, except to improve it, until he (or she) attains the age of full strength - এতীমদের ধনসম্পদের কাছেও যেয়ো না; কিন্তু উত্তম পন্থায় যে পর্যন্ত সে বয়ঃপ্রাপ্ত না হয়।
Seventh Commandment: Give full measure and full weight with justice -ওজন ও মাপ পূর্ণ কর ন্যায় সহকারে।
Eighth Commandment: Whenever you speak, say the truth even if a near relative is concerned -যখন তোমরা কথা বল, তখন সুবিচার কর, যদিও সে আত্নীয়ও হয়।
Ninth Commandment: Fulfill the Covenant of Allah-আল্লাহর অঙ্গীকার পূর্ণ কর।
In general, “Covenant to man” it ensures trust, maintains justice, and brings equality in society.
The “Covenant of Allah” is the promise made to Allah. The basic principle is Allah commands and forbids, hence he is to be obeyed. It is an indication of loyalty to his word and to Him. Negligence in this matter indicates hypocrisy. Aptly, Lord ends with an emphasis:
"This is what He commands you to do, so that you may bear in mind."
Tenth Commandment: And, indeed, this is My Straight Path, so follow it, and do not follow other paths, for they will separate you away from His Path. This He has ordained for you that you may become pious. - নিশ্চিত এটি আমার সরল পথ। অতএব, এ পথে চল এবং অন্যান্য পথে চলো না। তা হলে সেসব পথ তোমাদেরকে তাঁর পথ থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন করে দিবে।তোমাদেরকে এ নির্দেশ দিয়েছেন, যাতে তোমরা সংযত হও।
“Straight Path” of Allah is His religion that he sent us through His prophets, completing it with His final message which He sent through Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
The “other paths” are ancient religions that have been corrupted or cancelled as well as misleading ideologies and philosophies.
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