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discarded; But not all In Islam, emphasis is
pleasures are permissible, such placed on asceticism; But
as the pleasure gained from there is no contradiction
committing a forbidden act. between asceticism and
Each of these two attitudes Bentham's utilitarianism. Asceticism
has had supporters throughout means not being attached to
history. Schools that promote the world and not being
asceticism and renunciation attached to it with one's heart.
of pleasures include Stoicism, The key word “Zuhd” in
Qalbiyun, and Malamatiyya. the phrase “Zahidin”, is only
Asceticism and restricting mentioned once in the Qur’an
oneself from enjoying (Ref: Qur’an, 12: 20) which
pleasures are fundamental means to be uninterested; But
practical principles in all all the verses that refer to
heavenly religions; Such as renunciation of the world and
monasticism in Christianity not being attached to it
and the doctrine of asceticism emphasize asceticism. (Ref:
in Islam, just as monotheism, Qur’an, 18: 46)
prophethood, and the afterlife Although many verses and
are their fundamental beliefs. hadiths appreciate asceticism,
The importance of not they also encourage striving,
satisfying every pleasure is being present in society, and
emphasized in the customs and serving others. (Ref: Qur’an,
traditions of various cultures, 2: 177) Goodness is when
and the shared moral sense or someone spends their wealth,
conscience attests to this. which they have a strong
attachment to on their relatives,
