There Lies A Beautiful Meadow: 10 Sins Of Democracy
10 Sins Of Democracy
By Sharique Naeem
Pakistan
“Peace! – a word from a Lord Most Merciful!” (Holy Qur’an 36:58)
This is a brief review which explains some of the destructive and dangerous effects resulting from plunging into the quagmire of democracy by which many people have been deceived due to putting on their hopes on it even though it is clearly against the methodology of Allah, just as what we are going to explain in this brief study, especially that there have been a lot of bitter experiences encountered by those people who have been deceived by this game and where its diversion and debauchery aspects were shown.
1. The system of Democracy makes us forgetful towards the confrontation in behavior between jahiliyah (ignorance) and Islam, which is the haqq and batil. Due to the fact that the existence of either one of them allows the extinction of the other, it is not ever possible for the two to mix together. Anyone who thinks that through the general election, the jahil fractions will submit all the institutions to Islam is mistaken, as this is clearly in contrast to the rationality, Nash and Sunan (decision of Allah) which had taken place to the earlier Ummahs.
“On account of their arrogance in the land and their plotting of Evil, but the plotting of Evil will hem in only the authors thereof. Now are they but looking for the way the ancients were dealt with? But no change wilt thou find in Allah’s way (of dealing): no turning off wilt thou find in Allah’s way (of dealing)” (Surat Faathir: 43)
2. The system of democracy will cause the decay in the values of true ‘aqeedah (creed) which was believed and practiced by Rasulullah (PbuH) and the noble Sahabahs. It will cause the spread of bid’ah (innovation), of not studying and teaching the true ‘aqeedah to mankind because its teachings cause divisions amongst the party members. In fact, it could make someone to be excluded from the party that it can reduce the total number of votes and voters.
3. The system of democracy does not differentiate between the ‘alim and the jahil, between the mu’min (believer) and the kafir (non-believer), and between the male and the female, because they all have the same right to speak, without looking at the advantages from the shar’i point of view, whereas Allah says:
“…Say: “Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know? …” (Surat Az-Zumar: 9)
And:
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“Is then the man who believes no better than the man who is rebellious and wicked? Not equal are they” (Surat As-Sajdah: 18)
And also:
“Shall We then treat the People of Faith like the People of Sin? What is the matter with you? How judge ye?” (Surat Al-Qalam: 35-36)
4. This system causes divisions amongst the da’wah (invitation) activists and Islamic jamaah (organization), because a section of them plunge and move within this system (whether they want it or not) that would make them support and defend as well as endeavor to make a good name and in turn they would be against anyone who is opposed by this system, while at the same time they support as well as defend anyone who is supported and defended by this system. Therefore, in the end fatwas (ruling) would be twisted without any certainty between those who allow and forbid, between those who praise and criticize.
5. Under the shade of democratic system the issue of wala’ and bara’ becomes unclear and vague and because of this there are people who embrace and are involved in this system trying to justify by stating that their discords with the socialist party, ba’athist party and other secular parties are only limited to discords in the subject of program only, not a discord in the subject of manhaj and that it is not much different from the discords that happen between the four madzhabs. And they conducted the bond of agreement and confederation so as not to takfeer each other and not to betray amongst themselves, due to that they say that let there be discords but don’t let it spoil the love and affection between us!!
6. This system aims at the establishment of an illusive confederation with the secular parties, as what is happening today.
7. It’s very dominant that for the people who move in the quagmire of democracy, their intention is flawed, as every party strives and aims to defend its party as well as (abusing) making the most of all available facilities and tools to assemble and influence the masses in its surroundings, especially the tools and mediums which have the religious tones such as talks, giving of advices, ta’lim, shadaqah and others.
8. Plunging into the quandary of democracy will also result in the impairment of the noble akhlaq values such as honesty, transparency, the fulfillment of promises and the prevention of lies, pretension and the breaking of promises.
9. Therefore, democracy would also generate a haughty character while belittling others, as well as being proud of each of their own view because what turns into the concern is the defending of it (the view). And Allah says:
“But people have cut off their affair (of unity), between them, into sects: each party rejoices in that which is with itself” (Surat Al-Mu’minun: 53)
10. If we pay a close attention and thorough analyzation, acknowledging and pledging to democracy means “stabbing” (blaspheming) the Prophets and their discourse (missions of Prophethood), because if al-haq (the truth) is to be deduced from the voice of the people’s majority there is no point for the Messengers to be sent and the books to be revealed, especially that it’s normal for the teachings brought by the Messengers to dispute the majority of the mankind who profess to the misguided aqeedah, deviate and have the jahilliyah traditions.
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Nice work! democracy undoubtly is nothing more than an excuse to bring in power the specific choosen peolple.
I would like to bring to your notice that there is another Ayah which tells: The people in majority will be on the wrong and they will distract you from the religion. I don’t exactly remember the translation nor the Ayah but is a clear sign on what democracy is.
Nice Article! Please keep on posting articles on Democracy as this issue should be clearified. i dont know why some of our ulema supports and participates in Democracy! May allah give them guidence.
Will surely do. Right now, you can also read the following:
1 – http://www.haqeeqat.org/2009/10/19/a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-democracy-and-shura/
2 – http://www.haqeeqat.org/2009/08/31/phantom-of-demoncrazy/
whether Jammat-e-Islami, Jamiat-e-Ulema-e Islam,& other Islamic political parties are committing a sin?
If democracy is not a solution what is an alternative?
dictatorship in the name of Khilafat!
we have not any single example of any Khalifah who was deposed by people through impeachment.
MEHDI(A.S) will establish Khilafat, because He is nominated by ALLAH ALMIGHTY not by common man.
but before MEHDI(a.s)’s establishment of Khilafat , mixture of theocracy(Consensus by Scholars) & Democracy is the real solution in my opinion!
Theocracy includes technocracy & can get rid of aristocracy, plutocracy,autocracy, proletariat dictatorship & all other anti human or anti-social forms of government.
Democracy can place a check on Theocracy.
those scholars who prefer their personal interests over national interests can be checked through democracy.people can depose such kind of scholars democratically.
A balance form of government between theocracy & democracy is the best solution before the Establishment of Khilafat By MEHDI(A.S).
MEHDI(a.s) is Allah’s nominated dictator & HE is Infallible because Jesus(A.S) will offer prayer behind Mehdi(a.s).Jesus or Essa(a.s) will not come as Prophet but as follower or supporter of Mehdi(a.s)
“WA JA UL HAQ WA ZAHAKAL BATIL INA BATIL KANA ZAHUQA” Al-Quran
It seems u belong to shia school of thought Rizvi sahib! Dont u agree with concept of Wilayat ul Faqeeh by Imam Khomeni?
Your concern with someone’s sect should be limited to this extent only; regarding asking and sharing views that is.
I request all the participants to kindly refrain from condemnation, humiliation and/or accusation of one another’s sectarian creeds. These are the matters to be left for Almight Allah (Subhana’hu wa T’aala) to decide for HE is the best Aalim & Haadi.
Thanks
@ Dynamc Hands
Yes,i belong to shia school of thought.
in previous post i said:
“mixture of theocracy(Consensus by Scholars) & Democracy is the real solution in my opinion!”
& this is the Basic requirement of Wilayat-ul-Faqeeh.
Faqih or scholar must possess the necessary qualifications for Wilayat-ul-Faqeeh.
In Shia school of thought Faqih does not possess absolute powers.
“A Brief Account of Imam Khomeini’s Argument on Wilayat-e Faqih
Imam Khomeini’s arguments on the issue are as follows:
- Islam is a comprehensive religion, providing laws on politics, society, economy, etc. It is
admitted that the Divine commandments are applicable to all societies in all eras.
- Religious commandments are not useful unless they are applied to form a state on the basis of
Divine guardianship.
- Moreover, in order to protect the Islamic system, control the borders of Muslims from any
encroachment by the enemy, and prevent chaos in Islamic society, it is necessary to form an
Islamic government. Therefore, the reasons underlining the role of an Imam in the society stand
for the formation of a government in the absence of infallible Imams (as).
- The leadership of an Islamic government has been specifically entrusted on a particular person
in the absence of Imam Mahdi (AS)). But since the government is an Islamic in nature, its ruler
should possess at least the following two qualifications: command over religious laws (fiqh); and
he should be a just person.People MUST have full confidence on him.
- The scholar MUST be a just individual, and MUST BE also pure and pious. The Guardian has to be
an outstanding candidate, and as a result the most learned of all other candidates in order to be
elected to this post. This position makes Him the leader of all the Ummah, not only the Shia, and
he has to make decisions and lead on behalf of the Ummah. Of course not all of the Ummah
follow the Guardian, however that is what is intended to happen. This position was intended by
Imam Khomeini to be one that can unite and lead the Ummah to glory, until the return of
Imam Mahdi (AS). In no way is this position more powerful than the leadership of Imam Mahdi
(AS), and is not intended to be so. it is simply a temporary position until His return, so that in the
time of His occultation the Ummah is not divided and doesn’t go astray, because the Muslims of
the world always need strong leadership.”
Iran is courageously facing the oppression, tyranny & sanctions of Western world only because of this concept of “Wilayat-ul-faqih”
no doubt political dissension do exist in Iran but all political parties do respect the Supreme Jurist Leadership or Faqih, Ayatullah Khamenei.
Iranian islamic revolution is an example for all muslim countries of 21st century.This revolution took place only because of Wilayat-ul-Faqih.Iranians are united under the banner of Wilayat-ul-Faqih & are well aware of all western conspiracies,intrigues & plots against muslim Ummah.