Gradual Implementation of Shariah

law have echoed across various Muslim countries—such as Egypt, Pakistan, Iran, Sudan, Afghanistan, Algeria, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Bangladesh. However, despite countless sacrifices, Shariah law has not been successfully implemented in any Muslim country. The reason for this failure lies in the weakened faith of contemporary Muslims, a condition resulting from prolonged complacency (referred to in chapter Al-Hadid: 16). This weakened faith has led to a lack of mental alignment and heartfelt readiness, both of which are essential for practically accepting Shariah laws. According to the aforementioned narration, their condition resembles that of the early Muslims who, if addressed with laws prohibiting wine and adultery prematurely, would have responded, “We will never give up wine” and “We will never give up adultery.” In many Muslim countries, enthusiastic leaders have attempted to Islamize the media by taking over television systems and broadcasting “Islamic programs.” However, these efforts have largely proven ineffective. When these Islamic programs were aired in Muslim households, family members often changed the channel, opting instead for other entertainment programs. Despite the turbulent efforts to enforce Shariah, its complete failure primarily stems from the absence of ijtihadi (independent reasoning) mindset among contemporary Muslim leaders. They entered the political arena equipped only with a taqlidi (imitative) mindset. The inevitable consequence of such an imitative approach was exactly what unfolded in practice.