Quran & Democracy: Are they compatible? by M. Asadi
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Salaam Alleikum Still Learning
The problem with you guys is that you deney the clear verses of Qur'an to stick with the popular sologan Democracy is Good instead of analyzing the system.
No you prove to me why is this so called democratic system is good for the society.
I agree with G. A. Pervaiz following
Quranic Laws
I will ignore the personal comments you made in your lack of understanding of the message.
PS Also read Islamic Constitution by Layth.
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salaam kgb
The problem with you guys is that you deney the clear verses of Qur'an
and which verses these might be? Please educate me.
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Salaam Still Learning
You must change your ID to All Knowing All Wise. Arrogance that all you have inside you which you believe is intelligence. All the idiots I met in life believe the same way like you guys who believe that they know everything.
Study Qur'an yourself. Don't expect to spoon feed you.
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salaam kgb
when you have provided the requested verses.
sologan Democracy is Good instead of analyzing the system
Please state exactly the system you would like in whichever country you live in.
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salaam
and which verses these might be? Please educate me
Is this a very difficult question to understand? please let me know which bit you do not understand and I will try to simplify it.
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SaLaM
Harsh criticism? since when did you all become girlys where a little constructive advice is being seen as harsh criticism?? These are the facts
1] for the last 10 pages, the best anyone could come up with against democracy is "Quran is democratic" . That is about it. no reference. no nothing from the quran. Just the word of mouth. Infact, i believe it was LT who said "Quran is ANTI -DEMOCRATIC. FULL STOP". So far, nothing from him or any of you to back that statment up or prove it.
2] THE SIMPLEST OF QUESTIONS ARE NOT ANSWERED. For example, i asked LT if he will look at the Quran to run a country. I havent got any reply. Its amazing. By the way, this question is open for all of you "quran is anti-democratic" supporters.
3] NO ONE, not me or stillearning, are wanting to put the quran out of the society. Infact, we both look at the Quran for a moral code. For example, no killing, no interest rates. So its not like we are sayign that we create the laws as they come to us in a dream. So far, NO ONE has brought any evidence what so ever that laws can be derieved from the Quran. Infact, i was even questioning the constitution made by progressive-muslims becoz some of the verse reference used there was just wayyyyyyy off.
4] Contradictions. In the case of KGB he blatantly contradicted himself not within a few posts of each other. So even those who say quran is anti democratic dont know why it is democratic. mquran talks about a messenger leading us. He believes Shareef to be the messenger. Im sorry but is that what it has come to? KGB talks about God placing a ruler on us. Again, no answer to the questions raised.
I think its crystal clear that the people who say Quran is anti democratic simply have a problem with democracy. Well... tough. In 10 pages all you could bring is "Quran is anti democratic" or "the messenger will lead us" or "allah places a ruler on us". Even the lashes have been used to prove Quran is anti democratic. Funnily enough, sunnis too share the same belief system as you guys. And we know how well the sunni countries are doing. rotfl rotfl . So if you think THAT is the kind of society God wants then you are on the wrong forum. Infact, i doubt ANY of the "Quran is anti -democratic" supporters even know how the society according to their version of the Quran will be like? Just becoz you dont like democracy, dont mean the Quran is anti democratic. all you "quran is anti-democratic" supporters need to understand.
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salaam jaxal
I dont think its that they dont understand the question. I think its that they dont have an answer.
Sadly I have to agree with you. If it is as such! why not simply accept that you hate democracy or whatever system you wish to dislike why try to justify it by misrepresenting the Quran.
I intensely dislike chelsea f.c. at present but I dont go around quoting the quran to justify my stupid irrational emotions.
In this forum there is often strong criticism of sunnis, shias and other joe bloggs for misrepresenting the Quran, but many seem quite oblivious to the fact that they are doing the same.
The very same people who in one sentence think it is rude to criticise but seem quite happy to use the words like an idiot etc, obviousouly no contradiction here.
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Pickhtall Translation
2241 Those who, if We give them power in the land, establish worship and pay the poor-due and enjoin kindness and forbid iniquity. And Allah's is the sequel of events.
This means that you guys are allowed to throw all kinds of personal insults and want me to keep quite.
I don't like Dick Cheney but like to say to you both what he said to Sen. Leahy while presiding senate session.
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Pickhtall Translation
2241 Those who, if We give them power in the land, establish worship and pay the poor-due and enjoin kindness and forbid iniquity. And Allah's is the sequel of events.
This means that you guys are allowed to throw all kinds of personal insults and want me to keep quite.
I don't like Dick Cheney but like to say to you both what he said to Sen. Leahy while presiding senate session.
KGB. plz dont be such a drama queen like mquran. you are getting offended or angry for no damn reason. A simple question has been put to you and you are talking about dick cheney and changing IDs.
and that is NOT what the verse means... roll
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Peace,
Democracy means 'rule by the people'. This is the meaning of the word.
When democracy was first in practice it was a direct democracy where the people represented themselves. These people voted on what they agreed on by speakers in assemblies. It was a majority decision. They could pass or veto laws.
In modern democracies the people choose representatives who will act according to their interests. This is a representative democracy. The representatives have power, but they can be recalled by the people if they do not satisfy the people.
There are different types of democracies for sure. It has evolved. We have the pure democracy where the law actually reflects the will of the majority of the people. This form of democracy does limit individual freedoms. There is a demarchy where the people get selected at random to make decisions.
I do not think the quran advocates democracy of any form that I know of. Especially in it's original intent and meaning.
Joe
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salaam all
I do not think the quran advocates democracy of any form that I know of. Especially in it's original intent and meaning
.Ok it does not advocate democracy? But for the umpteenth time it does not oppose it either-that is the simple point of the whole discussion.
Just because you have not stated you are in favour of something it does not mean you opposed to it. -
salaam
I do not think the quran advocates democracy of any form that I know of. Especially in it's original intent and meaning
Perhaps you could answer the simple question what system does the Quran exactly advocate?
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Peace,
Ok it does not advocate democracy?
In my opinion no it (alquran) does not.
But for the umpteenth time it does not oppose it either-that is the simple point of the whole discussion.
It certainly does oppose it.
I believe it is clear that the rasool or rusul are to be obeyed . Not the people.
Just because you have not stated you are in favour of something it does not mean you opposed to it.
Clearly majority rule is not something Allah is in favour of.
Perhaps you could answer the simple question what system does the Quran exactly advocate?
Surely I am a faithful envoy to you So keep your duty to Allah and obey me.
See also 592; 26125-126, 143-144, 162-163, 178-179.
Obedience to Allah and the Envoy.
Joe
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SaLaM
Perhaps you could answer the simple question what system does the Quran exactly advocate?
That is a crucial question isnt it? A question that seems to elude the grasp of many people here.
O you who believe, you shall obey GOD, and you shall obey the messenger, and those in charge among you. If you dispute in any matter, you shall refer it to GOD and the messenger, if you do believe in GOD and the Last Day. This is better for you, and provides you with the best solution.
At the present time, there are no messengers of God walking around to whome we can go and refer things. So common sense, it seems, would dictate that we elect someone to lead us. Certainly it dont mean elect a tom dick or harry. You elect the one who you think is capable of leading you. And if that person lets you down, then you throw him out and get someone new. How hard is this grasp? Or is there a messenger hidden away somwhere that we are not aware of? roll
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Salaam
Here we go again!I believe it is clear that the rasool or rusul are to be obeyed . Not the people
which rasul are we going to obey on policy regarding the enviorment, speed of cars on urban roads, motorways. Perhaps the rasoul could outline the regulations regarding planning permissions in city centres.
Very simple questions.
I cannot see how the references youhave given oppose democracy.More importantly define your system of governance from the references you have given. If you are suggesting that the system is obeying the rasul then who is the rasul that we should be obeying?
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Peace,
So common sense, it seems, would dictate that we elect someone to lead us.
I'm not sure if this common sense fits in with the quranic criteria.
Where does Allah give anyone the authority to elect someone to lead them? Any examples in alquran?
Certainly it dont mean elect a tom dick or harry. You elect the one who you think is capable of leading you.
What criteria do you use to pick a leader? Capable according to what standards?
And if that person lets you down, then you throw him out and get someone new.
Is this endorsed by Allah?
I see there is a problem in the standards (of what a leader is) if an ineffective leader happens to be picked.
How hard is this grasp?
It's not hard for me to grasp. I do not see this as being in sync with quranic criteria.
Or is there a messenger hidden away somwhere that we are not aware of?
I doubt a rasool would be hiding. If he were faint hearted he should soon be lead back to his appointment.
Joe
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Salaam Joe
I would like to discuss the matter of selection with you and MQuran wihout getting interrupted by ignorant munafiqeen.
Hope to have this discussion in near future. I pray Allah Taala grant you lots of patience but you need it when dealing with ignorant munafiqeen.