Definition of
Democracy
“Type of government in which, the
representatives for the government are selected by the votes of common people
and all the members of the state take part directly or indirectly in the
formation of the government is called Democracy.”
Principles of Democracy in Islam
Islam has a different concept of
Democracy from the rest of the world. Under Islamic democracy, the states of
affairs are run according to the teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah. The
foundation of democracy in Islam has been established on the basis of following
principles:
1. Sovereignty
Under Islamic democracy, the
sovereignty belongs ot Almighty Allah. God fearing persons to run the affairs
of the state are desirable to elect as the premiers of the state. The
government as well as the legislative assemblies does not enjoy the unlimited
powers. However the people are at liberty to elect.
2. Justice
The literal meaning of justice is to
keep the rights things at their right places. It is the foundation of divine
law. No aspect of life can be complete without justice. It is the justice which
makes any society peaceful and prosperous. The individual and collective lives
are made effective due to the establishment of justice.
3. Equality
Equality means all the persons are
treated under the same principles of the state. Islam rejects all kinds of
discrimination on the basis of languages, caste, color, culture, wealth or
poverty. The Holy prophet (P.B.U.H) in his last pilgrimage declared that all
human beings are the off-springs of Hazrat Adam. No Arab has any precedence
over a Non-Arab and vice versa.
4. Fraternity
Fraternity means brotherhood. Allah
has told in the Holy Quran that all the believers are brothers to each other.
The principles of fraternity are an important aspect of Islamic society. As
brothers all the Muslims share the problems of each other and their happiness
also. Our holy prophet (P.B.U.H) said that a Muslim is a brother to another. Mutual
co-operation is developed due to the establishment of fraternity in the
society.
5. Tolerance
Tolerance means is the power of
endurance and to accept the criticism of the others merrily. Tolerance makes
the mutual relations of human beings strong. The holy prophet (P.B.U.H)
preached tolerance through his words and deeds. Tolerance gives an ability to
every person to neglect the mistakes of the others thus the possibilities of
quarreling with each other are discriminated and a state of peace is developed
in the society.
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