No Place for Authoritarian Rule in Islam

No Place for Authoritarian Rule in Islam

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According to the Quran, Allah imposed three main limits or restrictions on the Authority of the Prophet (s.a.w.).  The limit to his legislative authority was that he could not make unlawful anything which Allah has made lawful[1]. The limit to his judicial authority was that he had to judge all matters in the light of Allah’s revelation (i.e. the Quran)[2]. The limit to his executive authority was that he was to decide all public matters in consultation with the believers[3]….

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Equality before the Law

Equality before the Law

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Equality before the law is one of the basic principles of the Islamic Justice System[1]. So much so that Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.), who is the highest judicial authority of Islam had to fear the punishment of the Mighty Day if he would not abide by the Divine Law[2]. Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.) was in fact the first and the foremost to show complete submission and commitment to the Divine Law[3]. Justice has to be meted out with all fairness even if…

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A Foolproof Formula to Combat Evil

A Foolproof Formula to Combat Evil

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‘Goodness’ and ‘Evil’ can never be equal. Actions which create a balance and harmony in society and in one’s own life (الْحَسَنَةُ), cannot be like deeds which create disparity, disharmony or dissension (السَّيِّئَة)[1]. If evil or disorder has affected a society, the best way to get rid of it is through Goodness. Creating an economic balance and social harmony in the society is an effective way to combat evil and disorder[2]. The righteous works and good deeds (الْحَسَنَاتِ) can wipe…

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Key Aspects of Justice

Key Aspects of Justice

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The following four key aspects of justice can be gleaned from the Quran: -Giving people their due rights without any loss or diminution or deficiency or defect [1][2]. -Putting things or people at their proper and rightful places and positions [3]. -Deciding affairs with impartiality, unbiasedness, equity, fairness and equal treatment without any inclination to anyone in preference to another [4]. -Creating balance, harmony and proportion [5]. [1] In Surah 55: Verse 9, the Arabic word ‘Qist’ (قِسط) has been used in contrast to ‘Khusran’…

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Islamic Peace Force

Islamic Peace Force

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There is no dearth of events in history when two or more groups of Muslims have been fighting among one another. It is natural to have differences. However, in some cases, differences have led to fighting among different groups of Muslims. Allah guides us in the Quran that Whenever (unfortunately) two groups of Momineen fight each other, a neutral body / central authority should make peace and reconciliation between them.  وَإِنْ طَائِفَتَانِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ اقْتَتَلُوا فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَهُمَا فَإِنْ بَغَتْ إِحْدَاهُمَا عَلَى الْأُخْرَىٰ فَقَاتِلُوا الَّتِي تَبْغِي حَتَّىٰ تَفِيءَ إِلَىٰ أَمْرِ اللَّهِ فَإِنْ…

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Islam (اِسلام)

Islam (اِسلام)

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Dictionary Meanings of the Term The verb form IV aslama (أَسْلَمَ) of the verbal noun is’lām (إِسْلَٰم) means: to submit[1]; to surrender[2]; to commit oneself (to an authority, system or a way of life); to resign; aslama lillahi (اَسلَمَ لِلّہِ) means to declare oneself committed to the Will of God[3]. The verbal noun is’lām (إِسْلَٰم) means: submission (i.e. yielding to the law, power or control of an authority); resignation; surrender; reconciliation; accepting someone’s sovereignty and authority. Those who submit, surrender…

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Golden Principle of the Islamic Foreign Policy

Golden Principle of the Islamic Foreign Policy

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This is the world of interdependence and mutual cooperation, collaboration, coalition, synergism and teamwork. However, an Islamic State needs to evaluate its options in such cases on the touchstones of morality and legality. A golden principle of the Islamic foreign policy is that the Islamic State should help and support other nations in such affairs which are morally upright, noble, honourable, ethical, legitimate and lawful. It should never cooperate in cases of crime, corruption, crookedness, fraud, deceit, aggression, immorality, illegality…

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