ISLAMIC
DEMOCRACY
The modern democratic state is a type of state which
came into existence in 19th century largely as an effect of the French
Revolution and the industrial revolution. The Islamic state came into existence
in the 7th century as an effect of the greatest Revolution of the
world which was not only political and economic but also social and ethical.
Islam revolutionized every aspect of human life. So,
Islamic democracy in its connotation is wider than western democracy it means
not only political equality but also social equality in Islamic society all are
equal. All members of the society enjoy equal status and position. The only
criterion of superiority in Islamic society is personal ability and character.
Allah says mankind created you out of a single pair of a male and a female. The
must honored of you in the sight of Allah is he who is the most righteous of
you.
The holy prophet said no one is superior to another
except in point of faith and piety. All men are descended from Adam and Adam was
made of clay, in Islam the concept of human brotherhood and equality is vital
and basic. The lowest of the low must have the same rights .The first effective
endeavor of Islam to establish social equality is its emphasis on equality. The
Holy Prophet said all men are equal in their human rights.
In Islamic society everyone has got a right for equal
opportunities of progress; the restricted scope for personal achievement is the
hall-mark of Islamic society Islam not only emphasis social equality But also
bans such attitude and activities as are likely to disturb social harmony
Democracy in capitalistic countries grants simply equal political rights So,
through manipulation of the non-restricted freedom, the capitalists make masses
the wage-slave. It results in mockery and force all the wealth and resources under
a capitalistic democracy are money-power turn the state into the servant of
their interests as against the interests of the general masses.
Islam cut the very root of the possibility of
economic exploitation by prohibiting vested interest housing profiteering by
imposing Zakat and clearing the margin is heaven and the earth belongs to God
alone.
Islam ensures social justice and economic security
for all by a comprehensive system of check and balance on the sources of income,
the means of living and the avenues of expenditure. It thus acts as preventive
check on the Capitalistic tendencies and evils.
Right to private property is no doubt recognized by
Islam, but it is hedged round by salutary checks. Islam imposes heavy social
responsibilities on the rich. There is a warning for serious punishment in
store for those who abuse their riches to the detriment of society. It has
declared that all authority belongs to Allah alone, but every man being his
representative Khalifa, is discriminating privilege. Thus political equality or
“rule of law” of capitalistic democracy is also fully secured in Islam.
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