We have stated that a careful study of Islam is likely to give us an
insight into the nature and function of din. Before embarking on this study,
however, it would be advisable to consider its role in human life. The primary function of
din is the development of human personality. It determines man's outlook on life
and makes life meaningful to him. It aims at the transformation of man's character by
organizing his desires into a harmonious system of living. To the extent that it succeeds
in this aim, it eliminates the sources of internal conflict and enables man to live at
peace with himself and at peace with his environment. Success and happiness are basically
the fruits of a genuine personal conviction. But din has its social side as well.
It is concerned with man as he exists in a network of social relationship. It
