The early Islamic era witnessed the development of various institutions that contributed to Muslim civilization. The most significant among them was the legal framework and courts. Following the revelation of the Holy Quran, Islamic law started developing based on God’s…
Islam is an all-embracing code of life. It offers guidelines for all fields of life, be it politics or governance. Shura, or consultation, is one of the most essential principles of Islamic political philosophy. The Holy Quran and the example…
The idea of a Caliphate or man’s vicegerency is among the core principles of the political structure of Islam. In Islam, power is not exerted by man but on Allah’s absolute authority. The Caliph as an individual is not a…
Caliph appointment is the most visible aspect of the Islamic political system. In the context of Islamic leadership, a caliph refers to the leader of the Muslim Ummah who is responsible for applying Islamic laws, upholding justice, and ensuring the…
Sovereignty is the supreme power which is answerable to a state or system. In the Islamic political system, the power is only given to Allah. It implies that all the governance, decisions, and enactments have to be governed by the…
The Islamic state operates on the principles of justice, good behavior, and adherence to the laws of God. Compared to other governments, an Islamic state derives authority from the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). An Islamic state…
The political system of Islam is not like the contemporary democratic, monarchic, and dictatorial political systems. It relies on divine laws to establish justice, equality, and welfare for everyone. The primary objective of an Islamic government is to implement Allah’s…
The Islamic State is a distinct system of government that conforms to the precepts of Islam. It is not a democracy or a monarchy in the Western tradition. Rather, it is a form where sovereignty resides in Allah, and the…
The early Islamic history was marked by political instability and internal conflicts. The most significant event of this time was the abduction of Imam Hassan (RA) and the establishment of the Umayyad dynasty in 660 CE. After the assassination of…
Caliph Ali bin Abi Talib (RA) was the fourth leader of Islam. He ruled from 656 to 660 CE. His time as leader was full of big problems and fights within the community. The Muslim community was very split, and…