Characteristics of Islamic Political System
Characteristics of Islamic Political System:
The political system of Islam is based on sound spiritual and moral foundation and guided by Divine Instruction. The main characteristics of islamic political system are:
- Sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Almighty Allah alone.
- God is the real law giver and the authority of absolute legislation vests in him.
- An islamic state must be founded upon the law laid down by the God, through his prophet (PBUH).
- Executive is constituted by the general will of the Muslims, who have also the right to depose him.
- The public law is Quranic law. the islamic state cannot frame any laws against the injunctions of Quran and Sunnah.
- Islamic state is a welfare state.
- Justice on equality basis is strongly emphasized. There is no concept of discrimination .Judiciary should be independent of executive.
- there should be a mujlis-e-shoora which decide state affairs through mutual consultation.
- Islam gives full freedom of speech and expression to the people.
Economic Right:
- Every citizen can equally benifit from the wealth of the state.
- Every citizen should be given employment according to his merits.
Political Rights:
- citizens can participate in legislation.
- Any citizen can call upon the head of the state to explain his conduct in relation to any measure taken by him.