📜 1. Limitations in Worship (Ibadah)
- Balanced devotion: Islam encourages regular worship but warns against excess. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“Do not exaggerate in religion…” (Hadith – Sunan Ibn Majah). - Overburdening oneself spiritually is discouraged; everything has a balance.
⚖️ 2. Limits in Behavior and Ethics
- Backbiting, lying, cheating are strictly forbidden.
- Justice and honesty are core. Even in war or disputes, ethical boundaries must be respected.
- Islam sets limits on anger, pride, and greed—spiritual diseases that harm relationships and society.
💰 3. Limits in Wealth and Spending
- Islam allows earning wealth but discourages:
- Hoarding
- Extravagance (Israaf)
- Riba (interest)
- Zakat (charity) is mandatory to redistribute wealth and limit inequality.
👫 4. Limitations in Gender Interactions
- Guidelines exist for modesty, interaction between genders, and maintaining public decency.
- These aren’t meant to oppress, but to protect dignity and prevent exploitation.
🍷 5. Limits on Consumption
- Certain items are haram (forbidden): alcohol, pork, intoxicants, etc.
- Even halal things are to be consumed in moderation.
🛑 6. Limits in Law and Punishment (Hudud)
- Islamic law has prescribed punishments, but they’re surrounded by strict rules of evidence and high standards.
- Mercy is encouraged whenever possible (especially in personal grievances).
🧠 7. Limits in Knowledge
- Islam encourages seeking knowledge but recognizes the limits of human understanding, especially regarding divine matters:
- “And they ask you about the soul. Say, ‘The soul is of the affair of my Lord…’” (Qur’an 17:85)
🕰️ 8. Limitations of Time and Life
- Life is finite. Islam places a strong emphasis on making use of time wisely—for worship, relationships, and growth.
- Death is a reminder of the ultimate accountability.
