Why Democracy is Shirk and When Can It be Used by Islamic Parties

[DRaisinHerald]

Democracy isn't haram though. Even the caliphate system was supposed to be based on democracy. All the Rashidun were elected by popular choice.

 

[A Town]

Pakistanis encounter Mumbai Women | Page 6

He posted her pics on more than one thread. At the same time he was fervently advocating sharia for pakistan, no serious.

Looks like someone removed the pics later. Good.

@Malik Abdullah
Hows your Indian girlfriend?

 

[Hyperion]

Dude. You need to understand something. All these pseudo Maulvi's have an average IQ just two points over that of chimpanzees. Do you think they will listen to logic?

There is only cure to this problem. Complete eradication. Don't worry about them, they don't feel pain, they die quietly and it's no sin to kill them in great numbers. (Al-Fatwa-tull-Maulana-Hype)

Democracy isn't haram though. Even the caliphate system was supposed to be based on democracy. All the Rashidun were elected by popular choice.

 

[Horseman]

What is the ruling on democracy and taking a leadership role in parliment or other levels of the democratical government? What is the ruling regarding voting for someone in democracy? How was the islamic state organized, and governed in the classical times?.

Praise be to Allaah.


Firstly:

Democracy is a man-made system, meaning rule by the people for the people. Thus it is contrary to Islam, because rule is for Allaah, the Most High, the Almighty, and it is not permissible to give legislative rights to any human being, no matter who he is.

It says in Mawsoo’at al-Adyaan wa’l-Madhaahib al-Mu’aasirah (2/1066, 1067):

Undoubtedly the democratic system is one of the modern forms of shirk, in terms of obedience and following, or legislation, as it denies the sovereignty of the Creator and His absolute right to issue laws, and ascribes that right to human beings. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“You do not worship besides Him but only names which you have named (forged) — you and your fathers — for which Allaah has sent down no authority. The command (or the judgement) is for none but Allaah. He has commanded that you worship none but Him (i.e. His Monotheism); that is the (true) straight religion, but most men know not”

[Yoosuf 12:40]

“The decision is only for Allaah”

[al-An’aam 6:57]

End quote.

This has been discussed in detail in the answer to question no. 98134.

Secondly:

The one who understands the true nature of the democratic system and the ruling thereon, then he nominates himself or someone else (for election) is approving of this system, and is working with it, is in grave danger, because the democratic system is contrary to Islam and approving of it and participating in it are actions that imply apostasy and being beyond the pale of Islam.

But as for the one who nominates himself or nominates others in this system in order to join the parliament and enjoin good and forbid evil, and establish proof against them, and reduce its evil and corruption as much as he can, so that people of corruption and disbelievers in Allaah will not have free rein to spread mischief in the land and spoil people’s worldly interests and religious commitment, this is a matter that is subject to ijtihaad, according to the interests that it is hoped will be served by that.

Some scholars are even of the view that getting involved in these elections is obligatory.

Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about the ruling on elections, and he replied: I think that elections are obligatory; we should appoint the one who we think is good, because if the good people abstain, who will take their place? Evil people will take their place, or neutral people in whom there is neither good nor evil, but they follow everyone who makes noise. So we have no choice but to choose those who we think are fit.

If someone were to say: We chose someone but most of the parliament are not like that,

We say: It does not matter. If Allaah blesses this one person and enables him to speak the truth in this parliament, he will undoubtedly have an effect. But what we need is to be sincere towards Allaah and the problem is that we rely too much on physical means and we do not listen to what Allaah says. So nominate the one who you think is good, and put your trust in Allaah. End quote.

From Liqaa’aat al-Baab al-Maftooh, no. 210

The scholars of the Standing Committee for Issuing Fatwas were asked:

Is it permissible to vote in elections and nominate people for them? Please note that our country is ruled according to something other than that which Allaah revealed?

They replied:

It is not permissible for a Muslim to nominate himself in the hope that he can become part of a system which rules according to something other than that which Allaah has revealed and operates according to something other than the sharee’ah of Islam. It is not permissible for a Muslim to vote for him or for anyone else who will work in that government, unless the one who nominates himself or those who vote for him hope that by getting involved in that they will be able to change the system to one that operates according to the sharee’ah of Islam, and they are using this as a means to overcome the system of government, provided that the one who nominates himself will not accept any position after being elected except one that does not go against Islamic sharee’ah. End quote.

Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Razzaaq ‘Afeefi, Shaykh ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Ghadyaan, Shaykh ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Qa’ood.

Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah (23/406, 407

They were also asked:

As you know, here in Algeria we have what are called legislative elections. There are parties which call for Islamic rule, and there are others that do not want Islamic rule. What is the ruling on one who votes for something other than Islamic rule even though he prays?

They replied:

The Muslims in a country that is not governed according to Islamic sharee’ah should do their utmost and strive as much as they can to bring about rule according to Islamic sharee’ah, and they should unite in helping the party which is known will rule in accordance with Islamic sharee’ah. As for supporting one who calls for non-implementation of Islamic sharee’ah, that is not permissible, rather it may lead a person to kufr, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And so judge (you O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) among them by what Allaah has revealed and follow not their vain desires, but beware of them lest they turn you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) far away from some of that which Allaah has sent down to you. And if they turn away, then know that Allaah’s Will is to punish them for some sins of theirs. And truly, most of men are Faasiqoon (rebellious and disobedient to Allaah).

50. Do they then seek the judgement of (the days of) Ignorance? And who is better in judgement than Allaah for a people who have firm Faith”

[al-Maa'idah 5:49-50].

Hence when Allaah stated that those who do not rule in accordance with Islamic sharee’ah are guilty of kufr, He warned against helping them or taking them as allies or close friends, and He commanded the believers to fear Him if they were truly believers. He says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you who believe! Take not as Awliyaa’ (protectors and helpers) those who take your religion as a mockery and fun from among those who received the Scripture (Jews and Christians) before you, and nor from among the disbelievers; and fear Allaah if you indeed are true believers”

[al-Maa’idah 5:57]

And Allaah is the Source of strength. May Allaah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions. End quote.

Standing Committee for Academic Research and Issuing Fatwas

Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Razzaaq ‘Afeefi, Shaykh ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Ghadyaan

Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah (1/373).

I can say yes. The democracy which implemented in Pakistan is not representing Islam. but another democracy can be suited with Islam.

 

[utraash]

Keep singing the tune of this haram that is haram or un islamic .... One day everything thing would becum haram for you where you would go ......? Mars-kinisthaan............

 

[Dr Lee]

I think there is no doubt democracy can be used as islamic political system as long as it implement whole set of islamic Laws on society and represents nation as Musalman not on geographical or linguistic basis. Anything which spoils islamic values of particular society make it non islamic and a threat to whole Muslim national. Islamic law cannot be implemented individually on our homes by ourselves as it will vanished sooner or later by the environment in which our generations will grow up. Lets think, how environment of our society rapidly changing in an Non-islamic way , and lets ask ourselves , where is Islamic Pakistan ? Is it democracy which is spoiling everything ? Or ignorance? Why we are looked down upon by other nations? Why there is lack of well being in individuals which are future and asset of Nation?

Lets look at Germans and learn from Japanese . How they build their nations? I believe , theirs laws are in accord to their belief and reasoning. They vanished contradictions, unified at one cause, educated their children in dignity and prosperity, built and protected their infrastructure, made a systems which suits them not contradicts their values and behavior.

There is a lot more. ........

At last I want to ask a question !

Can a nation maintain prosperity , integrity , respect, feeling of well being ,development, infrastructure and safety , peace , unity, organization and faith with a system which contradicts belief , logic and reasoning of 97% of that Nation?


*Dr Aqeel*

 

[IamBengali]

ROFL.... What a funny thread.

Democracy is Shirk ? LOL

 

[Dr Lee]

ROFL.... What a funny thread.

Democracy is Shirk ? LOL

Lets open our eyes?

 

[Hyperion]

@Palao Eater: Where are you, my fundo friend? Here.... kitty ...kitty......kitty............

 

[Palao Eater]

Is this the best you can come up with after getting owned after posting your retared theories???

Why dont you explain us first that why you are living in Australia if democracy is "Shirk"??
Or you are not able to think other than what Mullah's preaches you??

I was not given a choice. I was born here.

By the way if a Muslim has freedom of religion in Dar ul Kufr, then leaving it is merely recommended and not obligatory.

@Palao Eater, manhoos maulvi: At least learn to spell "Pull-AA-O" correctly!

Buttsy, here, a half breed is desecrating your favorite dish. Take his tongue out and skin him alive!

@Armstrong

I am of Butt caste too.

 

[Hyperion]

Lo karr lo gall.......

Buttsy: Try to reign in your caste.... else they'll also become a target along with the Salafists / Deobandiz.....

@Armstrong

I am of Butt caste too.

 

[Informant]

I was not given a choice. I was born here.

By the way if a Muslim has freedom of religion in Dar ul Kufr, then leaving it is merely recommended and not obligatory.



I am of Butt caste too.

You butts arent Pakistanis, You're Indians.

@Armstrong

 

[Janmejay]

You butts arent Pakistanis, You're Indians.

Indians are not reatrded to apply sharia and mullah's law in India,dont throw silly accusations.

 

[Informant]

Indians are not reatrded to apply sharia and mullah's law in India,dont throw silly accusations.

Oh **** off, it's a joke between me and him.

 

[Janmejay]

Oh **** off, it's a joke between me and him.

Oh You **** off,throw yur retarded jokes for all i care,but dont use India's name.