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Understanding Islam and democracy


Islam, a religion of peace and humanity, unfortunately now seen because root undemocratic practices prevailing in Islamic countries. The main reason behind this misconception of misunderstanding is quite wrong and analysis of political values. During the discussion of Islam and democracy people often take the extreme positions; some Islamic political system as opposed to democracy, while others emphasize that Islam and democracy are two different terms mean the same thing as John Esposito, John Bean argued in their book "Islam and democracy are incompatible with each other. But the real picture differs from all views. So before you take sides either one must have a full understanding of some important concepts for developing democracy in Islam.

The concept of sovereignty in Islam

Based on Islamic political system absolute faith in God's sovereignty, the real law. No one, even a Prophet for others.The Prophet himself is God's commands.As the Prophet (PBUH) "I don't follow anything except what has been revealed to me." for men "visigirinsi uses Islam" (khilavat) instead of "sovereignty". anyone choosing a successor to use force confidence from God and accountable for every action it takes under these powers.

The decision making process in Islamic polity

"Shura in Islam" is the only decision making and implementer.The role of the Shura Council significantly compared to the role of Parliament in modern democracy but the main two respected is empowered by law in Islam is true. "Allah" real law confers authority to legislate jackets. man has no authority to amend the limits provided for, and cannot be used to separate legislation. A decision all within the framework set in accordance with the rules of God not Russians. These restrictions only to prevent exploitation of man on behalf of the majority of the votes, and develop a balanced system of social justice that serve political forces to eliminate elements of insecurity and uncertainty among people.

Equity in Islam

Islam presents social structure, equality and in accordance with all human beings are equal before God; and the top one another at the expense of a social status, family background, class and profession. the only criterion of excellence susceptibility and noble character. The Holy Prophet emphasized this fact in many occasions. Give some of those assertions here:

"There is no higher than other than point of faith and piety. all men are descendants of Adam and Adam mud."

On another occasion of people address after the conquest of Mecca, the Holy Prophet said:

"Hey, people of quraish! God has its roots fantasy days ignorance and pride descent. man Hey you all from Adam, Adam mud.There is pride in whatever ratios; and there is no advantage in Arab against non-Arab and non-Arabs against the English. Verly most among you in the eyes of God is the most pious."

Not only in social matters also Islam gives equal rights to all believers even where a judgement on an Islamic State. And the whole Muslim community gave equal participation in the "State" with no dominant class.

Also according to the Holy Prophet, "each one of you a ruler and everyone is responsible for his subjects.

If you only look at history, you will come to know that people from low social status of slaves until set in the highest offices and nobles do not feel embarrassed to serve under them on several occasions.

The Holy Prophet said, "listen and obey even if Negro as Governor over you."

The concept of free expression in Islam

With regard to the concept of freedom of expression of Islam that some limits and restrictions to maintain personal dignity and self-respect. everyone enjoys freedom of expression but under restrictions laid down and permit go far where his freedom of freedom.Ensuring freedom of some checks and balances instead of denying him his rights.

The concept of God in Islam

Some people also criticism of Islam being fatalistic religion again limiting activities in all areas of life.Critics say Islam preaches that everything was decided before and now nothing can be done to undo the resolutions God. again this the entire image.Let's explore the teachings of the Quran:

And flees not weight corn in Earth or in heaven, Lord, there is less or greater than that, but it is (written) in a book.(Yunus 10: 61)

To him belong the keys of the heavens and the Earth, adding zoom for whomever it pleases westritins to whomever it pleases. surely knows everything perfectly.(42: 12)

Whatever misfortune happens to you, because it may download your hands on things and a lot (of which) is granting exemption.(As-Shura 42: 30)

If any do deeds of righteousness, whether male or female, faith, will enter paradise, not the least injustice will be done for them.(Nisa ' 4: 124)

It is the truth from your Lord; wherefore, let him who will we let him, disbelieving.(Al kahf 18: 29)

It is true that the first and second verses prove the power of "Allah" everything in the universe but the remaining three verses below clearly proves that every misfortune occurs for a man is not the result of wrongdoings decision wrote God blessed everyone adding either male or female based/intentions and actions of their sex.

A right or wrong views regarding decisions of God depends on your ability to discrimination where there is nothing wrong with God. until the necessary facts based on systematic study references to Islamic political system in the light of Quran real image in your mind, put an end to these misconceptions and extreme views on religion peaceful forever.








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