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Democracy in Islam: by - Hassan Taha
Democracy in Islam: by - Hassan Taha
Democracy in Islam: by - Hassan Taha
in
Islam
According to Encyclopedia
Britannica, Democracy literally
means: rule by the people. The
term is derived from the Greek root
word ‘demokcratia’, which was
coined from ‘demos’ (People) and
According to ‘Kratos’ (Rule).
Abraham Lincoln, Democracy was introduced in
democracy is the
government of the
Greece in the 5th Century BC. The
people, by the Greeks voted on all issues of
people and for the government. However, women and
people. slaves were not allowed to vote.
Compatibility:
to answer this
question, let us
review the following
Is Islam pillars of Democracy:
compatible
with
Democracy?
The Pillars:
D. Minority rights
E. Guarantee of basic human rights.
The Pillars of
Democracy F. Free and fair elections.
according to G. Equality before the law.
H. Due process of law
Western I. Constitutional limits on government
references: J. Social, economic, and political
pluralism
K. Values of tolerance, pragmatism,
In Islam:
1. Sovereignty of countries
2. Secularism
3. Freedom of religion/speech
4. Partnership/participation
5. Transparency
Principals of 6. Justice
Development
the Western- 7.
8. National identity
type
9. Equality
Democracy 10. Freedom to choose leaders
Sovereignty:
Sovereignty of the
governed people
is limited in Islam
and can be
epitomized in the
components of following
Democracy?
components of
Democracy:
Sovereignty:
Sovereignty of the governed people is limited in Islam and can be epitomized in the following
components of Democracy:
A. Consultation (Shura)
(Prophet Muhammad SAAW with his companions
regarding encountering enemies out of Medina).
God says: "It is part of the Mercy of God that you
deal gently with them. Were you to be severe or
harsh-hearted, they would have broken away
from you. So pass over (their faults), ask for
God's forgiveness, and consult them in affairs
(of moment). Then when you have taken a
decision, put your trust in God. For God loves
those who put their trust in Him." (3:159)
Sovereignty:
Sovereignty of the governed people is limited in Islam and can be epitomized in the following
components of Democracy:
B. Advice
Advice
(Camping near a well at Bader)
Sovereignty:
Sovereignty of the governed people is limited in Islam and can be epitomized in the following
components of Democracy:
D. To Enjoy
To enjoy peace, security, and
necessities of life. (Umar with an old
Jew)
Sovereignty:
Sovereignty of the governed people is limited in Islam and can be epitomized in the following
components of Democracy:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
Main differences between the Western-type Democracy and the Islamic Model:
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Food for thought:
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By - Hassan Taha