Islamic Fundamentalism
Islamic Fundamentalism
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not even be held to account for having failed to do
so.
The same is true of politics. That is, if a group of
Muslims find themselves in a position to establish
the political system of Islam by peaceful methods,
and without any violence, then the Shariah will
require them to do exactly that. But for those who
do not find themselves in such a position, it is not
their bounden duty to establish an Islamic political
system, nor are they required to set in motion
political
initiatives
calculated
to
create
opportunities to do so.
That is why the Quran at no point gives the
following command: “O Muslims, establish the
political system of Islam.” On the contrary, the
Quran makes such clear statements about
government and politics as prove that they are
relative and not the real parts of Islam. For instance,
addressing the believers the Quran says:
God has promised those of you who believe
and do good works that He will make them
masters in the land as He had made their
ancestors before them, in order to strengthen
