English book · The Error of Political Islam

Arguments from the Quran

English book, p. 383

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

INTERPRETATION OF THE ISLAMIC MISSION “companion.” However, as far as my point is concerned, it has no relation to this objection. I am not saying that according to the constitutional wording of your objective, the responsibility of the believers is to actually establish it instead of merely striving for it. Rather, my argument is that if the verse regarding the establishment of the religion is taken as a source for the objective, then according to this verse, your responsibility becomes to bring into reality what is mentioned in the verse. This is because the verse does not merely speak of “effort”; rather, it declares a necessary outcome. As the Quran says, “God seeks only to perfect His light.” (9:32). Refuting someone else’s viewpoint based on the questions they have raised is a very effective method in that it makes it much easier to challenge the opponent. However, this is the same approach for which the Jamaat-e-Islami has grievances against its opposing scholars. These individuals criticised the Jamaat-e-Islami based on the points provided by their adherents. In response, the leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami stated that the perspective of the movement is well-documented in its own literature, and therefore anyone wishing to comment on the movement should thoroughly read the movement’s literature and comment in light of it. It is not correct to form an opinion based on questions compiled by others and then target the movement with criticisms. I would say the same to my critics, as I

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