MULTIPLE IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON MUSLIM CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS VALUES- AN ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL STUDY IN CONTEMPORARY SCENARIO

Abstract

Rendering to the thoughtful teachings of the religion of Islam, this religion has nourished the concept of globalization along with the foundation of global civilization besides global political regime. This establishment of globalization has been accepted worldwide with no intolerance among multiple religions and different civilizations. Hence, globalization have never been categorized as particularly good or particularly bad in spite of the overall counter treaties. Globalization can be wanted or altogether unwanted, nevertheless the characteristic attributes of globalization are way distinguished from the characteristic features or perspectives of Islamic religion in the contemporary scenario.The supremacy of western or modern civilization has a powerful underpinning in terms of globalization in the contemporary scenario. Within Islamic republic of Pakistan, particularly, Muslims are encountering worldwide challenges in their social, cultural, political, economic, and even family systems. Islam vocally endorses certain necessary values in each of these systemsfor the welfare and good being of its followers. Especially, the bonding among families is the main focal point of Islam as it is the foundation of any society, and any weakness in this cohesive association can cause the nations to tumble and shatter. In Pakistan,the society we are residing in is reckless in pace, societies of which we are the part of are chaotic, where it is a super challenging chore to protect the true Islamic customs, teachings, and values. This review thus sheds the light on the impact of globalization on the values and culture of Islamin terms of economy, politics, culture, society, and focuses on the balanced way out for the Pakistani communities amidst western globalizations. Furthermore, this study is directed towards suggesting the legitimate and ethical approaches that are needed to be devised and adopted by the Muslim society of Pakistan to protect itself from the evils of globalization.