The Error of Political Islam

THE CONCEPT OF RELIGION The “gathering” referenced here indicates that both humans and all living beings will face a gathering, often interpreted by commentators as either death or the Day of Judgment. In both cases, it implies that all creatures will ultimately return to God. However, the “gathering” referenced is that which occurs after death. There is no mention here of any form of gathering before death. The fifth verse is: “And the Trumpet will be blown, and at once, they will rise up from their graves, and hasten to their Lord.” (36:51) This verse, too, evidently pertains to the Hereafter. It references the gathering when people are resurrected and, rising from their graves, assemble before God. Attempting to derive a concept for a social collective center from the Great Gathering on the Day of Judgment is much like when the proponents of the ‘Quranic System of Rububiyyah’ cite verses about life in Paradise (such as 20:118-119) to justify the principle of state ownership of farms and factories. Following this preamble, each of the four terms will be examined individually. Understanding ‘Ilah’ The very first word is ‘Ilah’ (.) إله The root A-L-H ( ) ا ل ه in the Arabic language is used