Shift in Focus

CONSEQUENCES OF MISINTERPRETATION Now, if the conditions are favorable for revolution, and they find a successful political program leading them towards a change in power, they will act. They will feel that they possess the “task” for which they should devote their efforts. However, if political conditions are unfavorable, and they cannot find a path that visibly leads to the doors of Parliament, they will be at a loss as to what to do. Surrounded by millions of people that need to be conveyed God’s Message, they will still have a program right in front of them, but without the opportunities for political change or a practical plan that satisfies their revolutionary desires, they will feel as if they have no program at all. In the midst of so many opportunities for working for the Islamic mission they will feel as though they are without a program. Advisors may remind them of their missionary duties, but they will not find any attraction in such tasks. They will not understand that simply conveying the invitation is also a task worthy of dedicating their efforts. It is important to note here that my objection to this interpretation is not that it includes politics within Islam. Politics is an essential part of life, and any ideology that addresses human life cannot be devoid of political aspects. Nor do I disagree with the idea that, at a specific time, an Islamic group may need to