Voluntariness, "An Islamic Worldview"

 Voluntariness was developed from the word “volunteer”. 

Compliance with the principle of the free will, and respect for the individual’s right to choose are not allowed by human systems most of the time. Most human systems are revolutionary. Revolutions and military coups seize the political power by using force, and the political system established is imposed on everyone, whether they want it or not. Those who do not accept the system are even eliminated.

The issue of voluntariness and free will is realized either by the law or by worldly interests. The system tries to establish the rule with the power of law and sanctions. 

Systems such as fascism and nationalism adopt oppression as a method in itself. They disregard the will of the individual for the imagined benefit of the society. As a matter of fact, these merciless systems were built on the blood of millions of people. 

For example, no one pays taxes voluntarily and willingly in capitalism. Therefore, the heaviest penalties are given so as to stop tax evasion. 

Communism was also practiced with heavy oppression and persecution. No one is demanding communism by donating their property to the state.

However, in Islam zakat is performed from the heart, with sincerity, pleasure and an ecstasy of worship. The giver is thankful towards the receiver. The rich Muslim also prays to Allah Almighty so that He may accept the zakat taken from him.

It is impossible to encounter such a virtue in other religions and systems. Allahu Akbar.