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    Islam and Democracy (Part 39)

    admin2By admin2Sat _14 _December _2024AH 14-12-2024ADUpdated:Sat _14 _December _2024AH 14-12-2024ADNo Comments4 Mins Read
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    Author: M. Farahi Tujegi
    Islam and Democracy (Part 39)
    The Difference Between an Islamic State and a Secular/Democratic State
    As stated earlier, an Islamic state is a religious state in which the structure of political power, or at least the qualifications of rulers, is defined by criteria set forth in religious texts. This concept sharply contrasts with a secular state or democracy, which is founded on the separation of religion from politics and rejects the authority of religion in political matters.
    It is important to note that secularism in political thought does not necessarily equate to anti-religion or a complete rejection of religious belief. A key aspect of secularism is the reliance on human reason to understand political phenomena and interests. In other words, a secular person views the realm of religion as limited to topics beyond human reason’s scope and considers politics an area where reason can effectively organize affairs.
    As a result, the two systems of thought—the religious state and the secular state—offer key indicators that reveal fundamental distinctions between them in their approaches to governance. The following outlines the most important differences between these two types of states:
    1. The Head of State and Its Legitimacy In an Islamic state, the head of state is an individual such as the Prophet, Imam, Caliph, or Commander of the Faithful, who derives legitimacy from religion. Conversely, the head of state in a secular state comes to power through means such as popular election, inheritance, coup, or revolution, acquiring at least coercive legitimacy.
    2. The Basis of Laws An Islamic state is governed by religious rulings legislated by the Prophet, whereas the laws of a secular state are founded on human reason and intellect, reflecting the will of the people.
    3. The Nature of Obedience to Rulers In an Islamic state, obedience to rulers is a religious obligation prior to being a civil duty, with such obedience considered a criterion of faith. The Holy Quran states: “By your Lord, they will not believe until they call you to judge in their disputes and do not despair of your judgment and submit completely.”
    However, in a secular state, obedience to the ruler is merely a civil duty and carries no relationship to one’s faith or disobedience to God.
    4. Opposition to the Head of State In an Islamic state, opposing the head of state may be seen as rebellion, war, or hypocrisy, which entails both religious penalties and consequences in the hereafter. In contrast, in a secular state, opposition to the government is subject to worldly punishment only and is not regarded as a religious sin.
    5. The Sanctity of Laws The laws of an Islamic state, rooted in the Book and Sunnah, possess a sacred aspect. This sanctity imbues the laws and regulations with a higher degree of compliance and adherence among the populace.
    In contrast, the laws of a secular state lack such sanctity and do not resonate with people’s souls in the same way as divine laws.
    6. The Immortality of Laws the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), which form the basis of an Islamic state’s laws, are eternal and unchangeable. These texts contain absolute truths, free from any possibility of falsehood or alteration, meaning even the head of the Islamic state cannot modify them.
    However, religious texts are interpretable, and through ijtihad, they may be adapted to contemporary needs. This adaptability holds an essential place within the Islamic framework.
    Conversely, the laws of a secular state stem from a constitution that is subject to frequent change, amendment, and revision. These laws are neither eternal nor sacred, existing at the will of the rulers.
    These distinctions illustrate the foundational ideological divides between Islamic and secular democratic governance.
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