POLITICAL ISLAM & IT'S PROPONENTS

it begins not with a diatribe against human inequality with its implied criticism of wrong governance but with simple praises of God. And it ends with the necessity to seek refuge in God against Satan. The Quran and the Hadith have no mention of the system of state. Nor is there any mention of revolt against any existing system. Neither is there any indication as to how a political ruler or khalifah is to be appointed or selected. No such principles are set forth in Islam, neither from an ideological nor from a practical point of view. In short, it is clear that no aspect of politics in Islam is dealt with anywhere in the Quran and the Hadith (sayings and deeds of the Prophet of Islam). At more than one place in the Quran we are told what the Prophet’s tasks were in accordance with the divine plan. These were conveying the divine message to mankind, purification of the soul and imparting wisdom to live a successful life. In none of the verses are we told that the task of the Prophet was to establish Islamic rule in the world. The champions of political Islam have distorted such verses in support of their cause to serve their own ends. Giving a political interpretation to Islam is a despicable act and in no way serves the higher aims of the religion. o Save your minutes If you can save your minutes, your hours will of themselves be saved. Taking care of the parts is just as good as taking care of the whole. This is because the whole is made up of parts.