The Error of Political Islam

implementation of a specific political structure, yet the true essence of devotion, such as dhikr (remembrance of God), shukr (gratitude), and the qualities of humility and return to God (ikhbat wa inabah), is notably absent in them. Subconscious Act If the position of a brick is changed, the difference remains limited to that single shift. But the case of changing the human mind is different. A human being is an intellectual creature. Changing the mind means changing the line of thinking. After that, everything begins to take shape in the mind in a new way. Even regarding many clear and obvious matters, the mind will unconsciously form such strange and unusual opinions that the person will not even realize what has happened. Consider a few examples of the mindset in question: There is a verse in the Quran: “O you who believe, be persistently standing firm in justice” (4:135). The term qawwam is an intensive form of qa’im (one who stands), meaning “one who firmly establishes” or “one who remains steadfast.” Thus, qawwamin bil-qist implies a deep, consistent commitment to justice. Urdu translators have rendered this phrase as “O believers, remain steadfast in justice” or “become those who stand