The Error of Political Islam

CONSEQUENCES OF MISINTERPRETATION This is because it fully satisfies his emotions. By contrast, he shows great interest in literature based on the interpretation he favors. You may find some Muslims who, when given books such as Sirat al-Nabi and Uswah al-Sahabah to read, return them without finishing them. In contrast, they read Abdul Haleem Sharar’s “Islamic novels” with such fervor that they can’t rest until they have finished them. The reason is that the vivid, colorful portrayal of Islamic history they prefer is not found in authentic historical works. They are more interested in a version of Islamic history that aligns with their particular preferences rather than actual history itself. Thus, they favor historical novels over pure historical texts. Shaping Religion to One’s Mind When a person is shaped by a particular interpretation, they begin to see every issue in its light. For example, politics is undoubtedly a component of Deen, but if one elevates it from its rightful place to a central position and interprets Deen in such a way that political revolution appears to be the ultimate goal of the Islamic movement, this shift will certainly alter one’s way of thinking. Consequently, every other aspect of Deen will be understood in relation to this central political concept. No part of Deen will seem comprehensible