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Ruling system of Khilafah vs. Democracy. Taken from the literature of Hizb ut-Tahrir. Ideology: Creed and Systems. Every Ideology has a set of fundamental concepts known as “Creed” from which specific Systems emanate. Ideology: Creed and Systems. Systems emanating from the Creed.
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Ruling system of Khilafahvs. Democracy Taken from the literature of Hizb ut-Tahrir
Ideology: Creed and Systems • Every Ideology has a set of fundamental concepts known as “Creed” from which specific Systems emanate
Ideology: Creed and Systems • Systems emanating from the Creed
Creed: A comprehensive idea about life and what is beyond it Relationship • A comprehensive thought must answer following questions • What is man, life and the universe? • Where did life come from (What is before life)? • What happens after death (What is after life)? • What is man’s purpose in life (What is the relationship of this life with that which preceded it)? • What is man’s motivation to fulfil his purpose in life (What is the relationship of this life with whatever is after life)?
Secularism • Secularism professes the following concepts • Instead of arriving at a conclusion based on enlightened thinking regarding the existence of a Creator, the idea of secularism advocates a compromise. Hence one can believe in the existence of a Creator and the Hereafter if he wants or reject it altogether. • They refuse to accept any role of the “Creator” in life affairs even if He exists. • Man’s purpose in life, his motivation to carry out actions, his behaviour with others and himself would be defined by man himself rather than the Creator. • The people’s representatives would decide, based on majority, as to how the society should organize its affairs; how should people carry out economic, ruling and social transactions etc. • Lawmakers should legislate upholding freedom, equalities and national interest.
Islamic Aqeedah • Islamic Aqeedah is based on enlightened thought • Islam requires its followers to answer these basic questions using ration and intellect. • Hence the existence of the creator is proven with definite evidence, so is the proof of Qur’an being the word of the Creator. Messengership of Muhammad (saw) follows from the proof of Qur’an • According to Islamic Aqeedah Allah has given us clear guidance as to what is Man’s purpose of Life and what should be his motivation to fulfil it. Man’s purpose in life is to worship Allah by following His commands in all aspects of life. • Man’s motivation to follow Allah’s commands is the knowledge that he would be accounted on the Day of Judgement. A Muslim seeks the pleasure of Allah and strives for eternal paradise whilst saving himself from Allah’s displeasure and Hellfire.
Islam: Sources of Legislation • The primary sources of Legislation are: • Qur’an • Sunnah • There are two other sources indicated by the primary sources • Ijma us-Sahaba • Qiyas with ‘illaShariya
Ruling System:Islam has legislated laws organise man’s three relationships Creator • Laws related to organizing Man’s three relationships are not up for debate or discussion • Man with Creator • Man with Man • Man with himself Ibadat Man Man Muamilat Akhlaq
Relationship with the Creator Creator • Praying • Fasting • Hajj • Zakat • Tahajud • Recitation of Qur’an • Nawafil Ibadat Man
Relationship with other Human Beings • Husband and wife (Nikah) • Buyer and seller • Ruler and Ruled • Ahkamaat related to Partnership • Prohibition of forcibly converting non-Muslims • Not killing women and children during Jihad • Pacts and treaties • Prohibition of owning public property • Taxation • Dress Code in public • Rules related to inheritance and Custody Man Man Mu’amilat (In private and in Public)
Relationship with oneself • Personal Cleanliness • Rulers related to Clothing • Ahkam related to foodstuff • The way to cut ones nails, hair etc. • Putting on perfume • Akhlaq (Harsh, Proud, Humble) • Honesty • Being careless or responsible Man • Rules related to • Malboosat (dress code) • Mat’omat (foodstuff) • Akhlaqiyat (morals)
Progress: The relationship of Creed and Systems • For any nation to progress she has to implement a system which is in harmony with their fundamental beliefs and concepts i.e. her Creed • Pakistan is implementing a system which is in conflict with the creed of the overwhelming majority • Hence a sizeable cross-section of the society refrain from participating in the system deeming it contradictory to the Ahkam of Islam, which results in the weak implementation of system
Establishing the Khilafah is an Obligation (Fardh)
Ruling System:The distinguishing feature of any Ruling System Ruling system Who appoints and removes the ruler ? Who legislates and makes decisions?
Who legislates and makes decisions?
Ruling System:Process of decision making in a household In a Home 1 Should the children Drink alcohol 2 Which Cardiologist should the mother be taken to 3 Where should the family spend the summer vacation
Ruling System:Process of decision making in a State In a State Mubah Issues Legislative Decision Making Mubah Issues in which Ummah’s representatives are generally knowledgeable Mubah Issues which need expertise and insight
Ruling System:Process of decision making in a State Legislative Decision Making
Ruling System:Legislation of Allah is applicable even today Creator • Laws related to organizing Man’s three relationships are not up for debate or discussion • Man with Creator • Man with Man • Man with himself • These laws do not change with time and space. Hence Shariyah is for all times Ibadat Man Man Muamilat Akhlaq
Ruling System:Process of decision making in a State In a State Mubah Issues Legislative Decision Making Mubah Issues in which Ummah’s representatives are generally knowledgeable Mubah Issues which need expertise and insight
Ruling System:Process of decision making in a State Mubah Issues Mubah Issues in which Ummah’s representatives are generally knowledgeable Mubah Issues which need expertise and insight
Ruling System:Administrative Laws and Implementation details
Ruling System:Example of Decision making in Khilafah In a State Administrative Laws and Implementation details Should Oil and gas wells be privatized Should the Nuclear reactor be built at Chashma Should the state first build motorway or fix the sewage system
Ruling System: Decision making in Khilafah