Question Islam, far from promoting a constitutional democracy, advocates a [global] theocracy Assess the validity of this statement, specifically addressing the issue of whether Islam advocates a theocracy. Answer “Theocracy” has been explained by the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Encyclopedic Dictionary as: (country with a) system of government by priests or a priestly class in which […]
Regarding Efforts of Implementing the Shari`ah in a Secular State
Question I am a Muslim and live in Nigeria (West Africa). I’d gone through some of your responses to questions posted on this website. I’m in love with your answers. Allah has given you immense wisdom to tackle critical issues. May Allah SWA continue to strengthen your effort in Da’wah. There has been a social […]
Islam and Politics
Question In my country, Iran, my people are living under a dictatorship. The So-called Islamic republic is killing my people. Are these people true Muslims? Was Khomeini a true Muslim? Is stoning to death permitted under Islamic law? Answer Atrocities of the rulers shall be among the gravest of sins in the accounts of these […]
Is Pakistan’s Support of US Against Afghanistan Religiously Justified?
Question Is Pakistan Government support to US attacks on Afghanistan, religiously, justified? What should have been the attitude of Taliban towards American demand of handing over Osama to them? What should be the attitude of Taliban regarding US demands? Answer If the government of Pakistan is satisfied that the American allegation against Usama bin Laden […]
What Should the Muslims of Kashmir and Palestine Do Against Oppression?
Question After the commencement of war in Afghanistan, India has restarted open murder of the Muslim Kashmiris. Everyday the Muslims are martyred and their properties are put to fire. The same is happening in Palestine. No other Islamic country is in position to help them. These two countries have religious independence. Negotiations have failed and […]
Obligations of the Islamic State
Question I have a question regarding the obligations of the Islamic state with reference to the following Quranic verse: [These believers are those who], if We grant them authority in this land, will establish regular prayers and pay zakat and enjoin what is virtuous and forbid what is evil. (22:41) Now, upon the matter of […]
Extremism and Islam
Question I hear more about fanaticism and I am unable to understand what that means. Does Islam give us a choice to be either fanatics or moderate? I don’t think that. there is any intermediate stage in Islam, as said in Qur‘an people enter the Islam wholly So what is this new conspiracy all about? […]
The Current Situation of the Muslims and the Qur’an
Question I am confused as I have been reading in Hadith that a time will come when Muslims will be oppressed, due to disunity, weaker faith and evil deeds. Tell me is this time really for renaissance of Muslim as predicted by prophet that Muslims will be the rulers of the world again? How do […]
The Position of Atheists in an Islamic State…
Question What is the position of people who claim “atheism” under an Islamic State? Would they be able to fully participate in the Society, obtaining government positions, voicing their “belief” that there is “no God” etc. Answer The Shari`ah does not prohibit Muslims from giving any rights or responsibilities to non-Muslims in their state. Those […]
Turning Against One’s Government?
Question Having read through one of your previous responses I came across the following part of one of them Muslims all over the world should abide by the decisions of the representatives of their respective collectivities. Do you think this applies under circumstances even when the rulers are unelected, despotic or may themselves be in […]