Political system of Islam

Islam is a complete code of life Islam is a complete code of life. It extends over the entire spectrum of life, showing us how to conduct all human activities in a sound and wholesome manner. And so is it about Politics . Politics :-( from Greek: politikos, meaning "of, for, or relating to citizens") is the practice and theory of influencing other people on a civic or individual level. More narrowly, it refers to achieving and exercising positions of governance — organized control over a human community, particularly a state.

Two extreme views: Secularism: Politicism: Separates Religión from the politics and state, asking his followers to rendar unto Caesar what was his and unto God what was His. Politicism: consider politics & goveronment as the ultímate goal of islam. All religious activities, worshipping forms and divine commands are taken as tools to obtain and sustain goveronment

Consequences of politism 1.The order of priority get reversed. political activities become superior to “direct worship "and individual purification. Resulting lack of strong character and pious attributes in workers While khilafat is the gift for the eligibles, nabi (s.a.w) made sahaba. Allah said: "Allah has promised those amongst you who believe and work righteous deeds, that he will indeed grant them inheritance of power in the earth, as he granted it to those before them;”(24:55)

Consequences of politism 2.Traditional worshipping forms like namaz, fasting, recitation once considered secondary activities, can be neglected or compromised for primary goal (politics).e.g. prayer is delayed or even neglected during political gatherings While, according to quran, The vision of an Islamic state and the purpose of its political authority is to implement the worshipping forms. “ they are those who , when WE give them power in the land, establish salah and pay zakat, bid the fair and forbid the unfair”(22:41)

The Islamic Political System is based on the following main principles: 1. Sovereignty of Allah swt. 2. Khilafah of Mankind 3. Legislation by Shura (Consultation). 4. Accountability of government 5. Independence of judiciary. 6. Equality before law.

Sovereignty of Allah SWT Sovereignty means the source of power. Allah is the supreme Lawgiver, the Absolute Judge, and the Legislator . It is Allah who knows what is good and what is bad for His servants. إِنِ الْحُكْمُ إِلا لِلَّهِ "Verily, Ruling is only for Allah" [Yusaf: 40] All human beings unitedly cannot change His law. Voting on a Hukam of Allah to accept or reject it as being the law of the land is unlawful because a Muslims doesn’t have any right to have any say once Allah has legislated a matter “It is not fitting for a Believer, men or women, when a matter has been decided by Allah and His Messenger to have any option about their decision”(33:36)

Khilafah of Mankind Man is the representative of Allah SWT on earth. Allah is the sovereign and man is His representative. In the political sense, Khilafah means that human beings should implement the will of Allah on earth as His deputy or agent. Khilafah is a trust, not the honor itself.

Legislation by Shura (Consultation): Islam teaches us to run a government, to make legislation and decisions by the process of Shura. Shura means "to take decisions by consulting with experts” This is an important part of the Islamic political system. There is no scope for dictatorship, kingdom, in Islam.

Accountability of government The Islamic political system makes the ruler and the government responsible firstly to Allah and then to the people. We must remember here that both the ruler and the ruled are the Khalifah of Allah A ruler is a servant of the people, not their master. The responsibility of the ruler is heavier than the ruled.

Independence of judiciary In the Islamic political system, the Judiciary is independent of the Executive. The head of the state or any government minister could be called to the court if necessary. They would be treated no differently from other citizens.